I wanted to make a point of placing the monsters within the daily life of Tokyo,” says the photographer Tess Ayano, who spent ...

But over time, I started to see that the myth of Japanese perfection can create pressures and misunderstandings, especially for expats who are trying to build a life in a place that seems ...

The country’s aesthetics and inventions have spread far. It still remains a singular place.

Japanese mythology is a rich tapestry of tales and legends that have deeply influenced the culture and art of Japan. Many ...

The fuzzy and adorable otter has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years. These aquatic mammals are friendly, playful, and make cute cooing sounds, so their social media stardom seems only ...

Gearoid Reidy is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering Japan and the Koreas. He previously led the breaking news team in North Asia, and was the Tokyo deputy bureau chief. Japan’s Prime ...

At the Brisbane Sake Festival, sake educator and promoter Simone Maynard hopes to set the record straight on some of the most persistent myths surrounding the drink for those outside of Japan.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is forming a team to forge a tariff deal with U.S. President Donald Trump after the two spoke by phone on Monday, following one of the worst days for Tokyo stocks in ...