Now ubiquitous in many of Japan’s 9,000 stations, the first eki stamp appeared in 1931 at Fukui station near the Sea of Japan coast, where stationmaster Kanichi Tominaga hit upon the idea of a ...

Hammer and heart forging sword-making future Traditional Japanese swords are celebrated as exquisite works of art. For the first time in 15 years, one sword-making workshop has welcomed a new ...

A new trade tension is stirring relations between Washington and Tokyo. The recent decision by Donald Trump to impose massive tariffs on Japanese products is causing shockwaves. Japan responds, sets ...

The measures included a 34 per cent tariff on world number two economy China, 20 per cent on the European Union and 24 per cent on Japan. A number of others will face specifically tailored tariff ...

For years, the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ list read like a luxury car showroom. But in 2025? The red carpet is rolled up, the velvet rope’s gone, and a single midsize luxury sedan got past the bouncer. Say ...

Ichigo daifuku is one of Japan’s most beloved Japanese-style sweets. In its orthodox form it consists of a mochi dumpling with anko (sweet red bean paste) inside and a strawberry (ichigo in Japanese) ...

Production of hana-mochi traditional New Year’s decorations is now in full swing in the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture. In the old days, when fresh flowers for the festive season were hard to ...

Japan Post Co. will start selling commemorative stamp sheets on June 23 to honor the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the postal service announced on March 25. The 84-yen stamps will be ...