Japan’s most iconic sights often overshadow an entirely different world hidden beyond the bright lights and famous temples.

Michael Kenna’s exhibition opens this week at the Photographers’ Gallery, showcasing serene, hand-printed landscapes from ...

“Ohayou” (good morning), I’m greeted by smiling staff as I make my way into the 7-Eleven – a staple location for any Japan ...

From Kyoto to Makati, Wasachi brings the art of matcha—and a taste of Japanese happiness—to Fully Booked Power Plant.

The Tokyo Lens Studio is gradually taking shape, focusing on a crucial wall that plays an essential role in its development.

A man from southern Japan who was bullied as a child spent more than 100 million yen (US$650,000) on plastic surgery to transform himself into what he calls “the world’s most beautiful person”. Allen, ...

A boat sails down a river in Tozawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture, with waterfalls and autumn leaves in the background on Wednesday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 15:53 JST, November 7, 2025 YAMAGATA — Tourists ...

Pruning represents an essential task for maintaining Japanese maples, though numerous gardeners remain confused about the proper approach. Improper trimming techniques can "destroy their beautiful ...

Film critics and commentators have often drawn parallels between "My Neighbor Totoro" and aspects of Japan’s religious beliefs and folklore, particularly the concept of spirits and deities being ...