Tokyo Metro, one of the world's busiest subways, kickstarted its market debut with a strong note on Wednesday, with shares ...

Osaka is often dubbed Japan’s “second city” and is unlikely ever to be number one. It lacks Tokyo’s distinguished position as ...

Like many other religions, Japan’s native belief system, Shinto, is in decline. You wouldn’t know it by walking around Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo. Every day th ...

Shares in Tokyo Metro, one of the world's busiest subways, soared almost 50 percent on its debut Wednesday after its government owners raised $2.3 billion in Japan's biggest initial public offering in ...

Japan’s capital is a beacon of urban luxury, from established international brands to talk-of-the-town boutique newcomers.

Television ratings in Japan have set records as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani have reached the World Series ...

Our family spent 14 months searching for a home in Tokyo, viewing a succession of depressingly cramped, bunker-like and pricey houses. We settled on our beloved Mitaka partly because it seemed ...

Japan and the United States kicked off 10 days of joint military drills on Wednesday involving tens of thousands of personnel ...

Jay Nikolewski knew from an early age where he wanted to live. Nikolewski never felt comfortable growing up in America and ...

Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to ...

Fugetsu-Do, a mochi store in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles, has existed for 121 years, with a lasting impact ...