It's rare to find an entire abandoned village in Japan. But what about 12 abandoned villages? Why were they abandoned? Where ...

It is now easier to reach Gifu prefecture from Europe with direct flights from Helsinki to Nagoya. View on euronews ...

From Tokyo to Kyoto, award-winning architect learns first-hand how embracing change honors the past and the future ...

World Rugby Chairman Brett Robinson has revealed details about the new Nations Championship, a global men’s competition that will include Fiji and Japan alongside top-tier rugby nations.

Japanese culture offers numerous habits for a balanced lifestyle. By borrowing these simple yet effective habits from Japanese culture, anyone can improve their relationship with food and prevent ...

The average salary in Tokyo is ¥6.12 million. Does that ring true for you? Where do you fit in Japan's thriving capital? We have published the overall average salary in Japan, but Tokyo is in a league ...

Singapore’s shio pan sisters Serene Tan, 33, and Danielle Tan, 29, from hawker stall Butter Town are back — not with another new stall or cafe collab, but with a vending machine dispensing their bread ...

I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the favorable dollar-to-yen exchange rate, mild weather, and vibrant autumn foliage made it a great time to visit. With little ...

A one-stop shop for wagyu, sashimi, and all the Japanese snacks you could dream of is now open in Tysons. Marufuji, a spinoff of a small family-owned grocery chain that started in Connecticut, offers ...

The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a long period of stagnation. Source: FactSet, Bank of Japan By The New York ...

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% ...