A man in Japan has defied his family’s expectations by rejecting a civil service examination, wearing women’s clothing and living in a flat filled with rubbish. His 2022 story has recently gained ...

At the core of Japanese haircare is a philosophy that treats the scalp like skin. Celebrity hairstylist Sky Kim explains, ...

Himi Kanburi, a high-grade, fatty winter yellowtail caught using 400-year-old traditional methods in Toyama Bay.

Panera, Raising Cane’s, Urban Churn, Costco, Bacco, Aldi, Buffalo Wild Wings, AAA, Dollar Tree, Wawa and Chick-fil-A are ...

Bringing a taste of Japanese camping flair and fashion to the United States, the Grayhus tent from Tokyo Crafts is a fantastically geometric wilderness abode that elevates the outdoor experience, ...

Forget commercialism and stress. Our correspondents share their traditions to tap into the true meaning of Christmas.

As any local will tell you, Osaka is proudly different. Japan’s third biggest city has a reputation for being fun-loving and energetic, with a colourful dialect that distinguishes it from Tokyo and ...

From urban adventures to ancient shrines, Osaka delivers something for everyone. For families, there are the roller coasters and movie-themed attractions of Universal Studios Japan. For art lovers, ...

After wowing World Expo visitors, a human washing machine is now on sale in Japan. Users can lie down in the pod, close the lid, and get cleaned like clothes in a washing machine -- but without the ...

As Sanae Takaichi was about to depart for the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, a social media post from the Japanese Prime Minister left some Japanese netizens "taken aback." Instead of commenting ...

Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture is home to the Biwa trout, a type of salmon found only in this lake. These fish are now swimming upstream in rivers flowing into Lake Biwa to find places to lay their ...