TOKYO (AP) — Ryuichi Ichinokawa’s life could be right out of the movie “Rental Family” as the founder nearly two decades ago ...

Since moving from the US to Japan years ago, I've come across countless cultural differences. Japan has some really nice public restrooms and spaces for children and mothers. It's been tough to adjust ...

In 2005, my family moved to Japan when my then-husband was stationed there. I look back fondly on the relaxing onsens, vibrant cherry blossom celebrations, and delicious food. We only lived abroad for ...

Experience the realities of living in Japan beyond common stereotypes. Explore the diverse aspects of life in Japan through ...

Japan is known for its long life expectancy, healthy lifestyle, and low obesity rates. But did you know that they achieved that by enacting a law? This law, often referred to as the “Metabo Law,” was ...

Japanese locals have revealed their biggest pet peeves when it comes to the behavior of travelers following a tourism tsunami that has challenged the nation. From geisha being harassed to arguments in ...

Residents in the northern region of Akita are living in fear after dozens of assaults on humans. Riot police and the army ...

Japan is very popular right now. According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), an astounding 40% more foreigners came to Japan in January 2025 than the previous year. Fueled by the ...

Baseball might be America’s pastime, but it is also an omnipresent part of everyday life in Japan. Never was that more clear than during Major League Baseball’s Tokyo Series between the Cubs and ...

When my then-husband accepted military orders to Japan for his next duty station, I was nervously excited. At the time, my first child was barely over a year old, and I hated the thought of living so ...