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There's so much more to Japanese alcoholic drinks than sake and whisky. And this book gives a complete guided tour.

Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's pricey cherry blossom party is on hold over questions of who's invited - and why Japanese taxpayers are…

An article on the experiences of women who were forbidden from wearing glasses at work goes viral - and has many Japanese…

Eight years out, Japan's nuclear meltdown still impacts Fukushima workers. One man's fight against disease - and the company that refuses to…

Twitter users swarm a female sushi chef and her business after she's featured in an article calling out sexism in Japan's sushi…

Queer Eye: We're in Japan! from Netflix could've been a "weird Japan" disaster. But it avoids common pitfalls - and it's winning…

Conveyor belt sushi has long been a huge hit - not just in Japan, but around the world. So why are more…

The annual list of hot new Japanese words provides valuable insights into the ideas and events that dominated the country this past…