Nearly every elementary school student in Japan carries a book bag known as a randoseru, a staple of Japanese childhood for close to 150 years. No one mandates that students use these backpacks ...

Toronto's culinary scene is about to get a major upgrade with the grand opening of the Nobu Toronto restaurant, the first ...

The project draws inspiration from Qatari ships as well as Japanese joinery, showcasing the cultural connections between the ...

Sachi Lovatt has a Japanese mother and a white British father. As a result of her mixed heritage and physical appearance, she often feels the need to prove she’s Asian. Now that she’s a mother ...

A rapidly strengthening yen and a sell-off in stocks in the United States pushed Japan’s markets to a second consecutive day of big losses on Friday. By River Akira Davis Reporting from Tokyo A ...

The United States will overhaul its military forces in Japan as the two countries move to deepen defense cooperation, Washington and Tokyo said Sunday, in a sweeping step to modernize their ...

TOKYO, July 16 (Reuters) - Japan stands ready to take all possible measures to counter excessively volatile currency moves, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Tuesday, keeping ...

Japan likely stepped into the currency market for a second straight day on Friday as it continued its battle to prop up the yen and keep speculators on the back foot. Tokyo’s latest market entry ...

Drawing inspiration from Qatar's traditional dhow boat construction techniques and Japan’s wood joinery heritage, the pavilion subtly combines cultural references to reinforce the bilateral ...

MANILA, July 8 (Reuters) - The Philippines hailed an "unprecedented" high in defence ties with Japan after the signing on Monday of a landmark military pact allowing deployment of forces on each ...

The automobile industry in Japan is an essential pillar of Japan’s economy. Companies like Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are industry leaders not only domestically, but also globally. State-of-the ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...