Tokyo cherry blossoms bloom earlier than other Japan regions - Spring has officially arrived in Japan draped in hues of pink ...

Private equity firm KKR is nearing a deal to acquire Japanese medical gear maker Topcon , according to people familiar with the matter, marking the latest sign of increased leveraged buyout activity ...

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Spring also brings vibrant festivals, from the dazzling Takayama Matsuri to Kyoto’s geisha-led Miyako Odori. Whether you’re ...

A vehicle struck and injured four children riding bicycles on a street in central Japan on Monday and two were seriously injured, officials said. The driver in his 70s was arrested, ...

Officials say a vehicle struck four children riding bicycles on a street in central Japan, killing one and injuring the ...

From sushi and sashimi to teriyaki and tempura, Ben McCormack selects his 16 favourites in the capital for Japanese ...

A founding principle of democratic society is that criticism is delivered through words. Resorting to violence is ...

Japan is famous for combining ancient traditions with futuristic cities, but it also has a surprising side. Scattered across the country are places that look like they belong somewhere else entirely: ...

Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward plans to extend its ban on drinking on the streets to cover the entire ... But Shibuya’s will be the first in Japan to target an urban downtown area.

Advocates worry the move is part of the president’s mass deportation agenda and could lead to the targeting of more immigrant ...