These women, called ama - Japanese for women of the sea - are part of a tradition spanning thousands of years. Their diving practice is mentioned in ancient classical literature and there’s a ...

Japan’s partnership with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has long been a pillar of its regional diplomacy, blending economic engagement, security cooperation, and strategic ...

Higuchi, the director of the 2016 “Shin Godzilla” (or “New Godzilla,") has reimagined the 1975 Japanese film “The Bullet ...

Chawanmushi, a Japanese half-custard half-flan, treats the humble staples as the lavish ingredients they’ve always been.

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

Japanese badminton player Chiharu Shida has issued a public plea to her Chinese fans, asking them to respect her privacy and stop stalking her. The 27-year-old has developed a large following in ...

Japanese badminton star Chiharu Shida on Tuesday told Chinese fans to “stop stalking” her, adding that she was “very scared” by the unwanted attention. Shida, who won women’s doubles bronze at the ...

Thangkas often focus on a specific deity and scene, and their form and surrounding details are often rich with symbolism, turning them into a medium for religious storytelling. Because of this, ...

The Dutchman’s Japanese GP triumph—his 64th in F1—was a testament to his greatness, something brands around the world have long recognized. One of his sponsors, TAG Heuer, is particularly proud of his ...

These ten-week online evening courses are open to everyone and will help you to communicate effectively in Japanese. You'll learn Japanese as it's spoken in everyday situations and develop your ...

In a surprising development in financial markets, long-term U.S. Treasury yields surged at least 20 basis points on Monday as traders dumped bonds, despite an ongoing selloff in equities. The ...