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Why do some people - particularly women - go out of their way in Japan to divorce their spouse's families after death? Learn why shigo rikon has been on the rise since the 1980s.
Securing a visa for Japan can be tough. But the country may just make it easier by introducing a digital nomad visa in 2023.
A child died after exercises in Hokkaido, sparking a debate about school's lack of air conditioning as global warming heats up.
Looking to settle down in Japan? According to a new survey, here are the best places to live in each of Japan's major regions.
How a man in Japan's city of Sendai became regarded as a "god of good fortune" whose image still persists today.
They say they can get you the love of your life - even if they're dating someone else, or even married. Enter the morally dubious world of the wakaresaseya.