Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in one of her first moves as leader, picked a fight with China over Taiwan. China's response is hitting Japan's economy hard: tourism boycott (25% of visitors), seafood ...

From whimsical wooden figurines to Oregon-sourced wool throws, discover unique gifts made with care by Northwest artisans.

Rental Family,” a moving drama from Searchlight Pictures starring Brendan Fraser, is sure to spark interest in Japan’s real-life industry.

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Discover the evolution of beach architecture: concrete's resilience meets the timeless charm of coastal homes in Asia.

Day trips offer a satisfying sweater-weather getaway for time- and budget-squeezed travelers. Here are five single-day ...

Dealing with strict zoning regulations that mandate Spanish Colonial and Mission styles, the project team behind this ...

Last year, almost 37 million international tourists visited Japan, up from 25 million in 2023 and compared to 32 million in ...

Takaichi Sanae is looking to accelerate the changes that Abe set in motion over a decade ago, despite a host of new ...

Discover Kofu, Japan’s smallest town, where every day feels like a close-knit community gathering. In this video, we talk to locals, explore the new town hall, and even get a look at traditional ...

It may be shocking for Westerners to learn that most Japanese home kitchens do not have ovens, and the country doesn't ...

We’re longtime fans of the ofuro, or Japanese soaking tub, both for its good looks and promotion of rest and relaxation at ...