America's two best film festivals dedicated to Asian cinema are happening in the same city at the same time — here's what to ...

Tokyo: Japan is known for its cutting-edge technology and advanced lifestyle, often leading people to say that the country is living in 2050. A viral video from Japan has recently captivated the ...

Q: Was there a need to expand the scope? A: Yes, it was necessary because in a large-scale bribery case surrounding the 2019 House of Councillors election in the Hiroshima constituency -- which ...

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Japan stopped using the MMR vaccine seven years ago - virtually the only developed nation to turn its back on the jab. Government health chiefs claim a four-year experiment with it has had serious ...

Pacific Investment Management Co. appointed Ryota Kawai from Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co. as portfolio manager at a time when macro trading is making a roaring comeback in Japan.

Yuumi Kawai plays an explosive young woman in this film directed by Yoko Yamanaka that looks at independence and assertive femininity.

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Policymakers are worried about Japan's future as the population plummets.

Japan's population has been shrinking for 15 years, with huge implications for the country's economy, national defense, and culture. Now, policymakers are working to boost birth rates.

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — or rage?