While 'sushi', 'kawaii', and 'umami' have become words in English, Japan as a country still has some aspects that are misunderstood. As a Japanese writer, I've often found it curious how Japan is ...

With inbound tourism to Japan rising by 30 percent annually from 2011 to 2015, the Japanese government has set an ambitious target of attracting 40 million overseas visitors by 2020 when the Olympic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump pose for a photograph with Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - When traveling to a country, it is highly recommended that visitors learn about the country's culture and customs as a form of respect. Among East Asian countries, Japan stands out ...

Japan, known for its cutting-edge technology and rich cultural heritage, boasts an array of fascinating facts. From its unique festivals and exceptionally high life expectancy to being an archipelago ...

Here’s a look at the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March of 2011. March 11, 2011 - At 2:46 p.m., a 9.1 magnitude earthquake takes place 231 miles northeast of Tokyo at a depth of 15.2 ...

Article 21 of the Constitution of Japan guarantees freedom of assembly, association, speech, press and all other forms of expression. Article 21 of the Constitution of Japan guarantees freedom of ...