Since the Japanese anime boom of the past few decades, Akihabara has been a refuge for the otaku — someone who would “go ...

The new US Ambassador to Japan says Washington and Tokyo must do more to align their defense forces to counter an increasingly assertive China. Beijing dismissed the comments as a diplomatic slur.

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Takashimaya Japan Sweets Fair is a new Japanese food fair in Orchard that runs till 30 April 2025. Get Ippodo matcha, mochi ...

TOKYO, April 21 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday Tokyo has no plan to terminate a trade deal struck with the U.S. in 2019, but will keep voicing "grave concern ...

Japanese cuisine captivates globally with its cultural depth, delicate flavors, and artistic presentation, continuing to evolve in exciting ways into 2025.

Japan’s shift to US rice as prices soar 70% may allow leeway in tariff talks Despite Trump’s claims of a 700 per cent levy on rice, the US accounts for 60 per cent of Japan’s tariff-free ...

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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 ...