Japan is the world's cosmetics giant. In 2023, its cosmetics and personal care products market ranked third, second only to the United States and China. In...
When one imagines autumn in Japan, one thinks of a sea of red and yellow leaves, but as the weather starts to get colder, Japan also offers lush landscapes a...
Shinji Saito was handed over to prosecutors on Monday after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman and having non-consensual sex with her on a bus at the...
I recently visited Shikoku for the first time, taking the train to Kochi to attend the 2024 Post-Contact Characters Festival in Susaki. More than 75 mascots fr...
The Fukui-Wakasa region sits along the Sea of Japan and is rich in history, natural beauty, and spiritual charm. Wakasa offers mesmerizing experiences that w...
Shigeru Ishiba won the race to be the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, defeating Sanae Takaichi in a runoff last week. Today, we thought we'd learn ...
In this week's news roundup, we report that Shigeru Ishiba wins the LDP leadership election after defeating Sanae Gaoshi in runoff. Meanwhile, former Prime Min...
This is an island with no accommodation and no shops. Coffee ShopNot even any vending machine. It is located 30 minutes by ferry off the coast of Ozu City, Ehi...
On September 27, the LDP presidential election will be held to decide who will succeed Fumio Kishida as Japan's next prime minister. A record number of nine ca...
The moon has fascinated humans since the dawn of time, and Japan has worshiped the moon for centuries. Moon View (or OtsukiThe Tsuki-mi Festival (Japanese: ...
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Tokyo does have a forest god who scatters flowers and plants in unexpected...
In feudal Japan, prostitution was a highly competitive business. Some professionals, such as Asobi stand out Performing surgery on the river and singing folk s...