The latest Japan travel and culture news

For some, it's a holiday full of nationalistic significance. But most people don't even known when it is. A short history of…

Professor Iwata Kentaro of Kobe University discusses why he was kicked off the Diamond Princess - and why what he saw alarmed…

Why foreign residents and local business experts alike find Japanese banks dated - and how it's changing (slowly) for the better.

A new poster controversy in Japan - this time involving the anime Love Live! - leaves many in the country furious over…

Why a doctor's response to a nine-year-old boy's letter about the language when discussing disability in Japan is moving some to tears.

What do people in Japan think about Abe's latest scandal, the advent of casinos, the novel coronavirus and other topics? Find out…

A new poll shows a clear shift in public support for giving spouses in Japan the right to have different last names,…

Kagawa Prefecture is proposing strict limits on kids' screen time - but critics say the Prefectural Assembly's approach is played out.