A lot of thought goes into picking baby names in Japan. Not only do parents have to pick how the name will sound, but also how it’ll be written, since the Japanese language’s system of kanji ...

November in Japan brings a unique holiday that can only be celebrated a few times in a child’s life. Shichi-Go-San (七五三), literally meaning “seven-five-three,” is an ancient holiday dedicated to ...

There was also the fear of working behind the counter — the fear of someone stealing candy or cigarettes and running out the door, or worse, the fear of being held up at gunpoint for a few dollars in ...

Kudu produced many hits, including 'Amachan,' an NHK drama series that became a social phenomenon when it aired in 2013.

The creation of a new post specifically for handling foreign residents shows how immigration is a key policy focus for the ...

What Japanese expression is your top favorite? That was the theme of an essay contest in Japanese for students of the ...

Sanae Takaichi was voted in as the 104th prime minister of Japan on Oct. 21, becoming the first woman selected for the nation ...