Japan's population is in freefall, with fewer babies born, more elderly in the workforce, and a shrinking number of residents overall. The country faces a demographic crisis that policymakers fear ...

The Japanese education system has often been criticized for heavily valuing scores and rote memorization. Nonetheless, Japanese students have continuously scored above the worldwide average in the ...

Apple’s newest iPhone will be released in Japan later this month missing a key feature. Apple Intelligence, which uses generative artificial intelligence to analyze text and photos, will not be ...

Japan joined the World Bank in August 1952, the year after the signing of the San Francisco Peace Treaty. Starting in 1953, a number of projects were implemented in Japan with World Bank loans for the ...

Introducing the Japanese head spa. This blissful blend of head massage, essential oils and scalp scrubbing has well and truly taken TikTok by storm, with influencers, experts and ASMR lovers ...

Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian aircraft flew around the archipelago for the first time in five years, Tokyo said Friday. From Thursday morning to afternoon, the Russian Tu-142 aircraft ...

Simply sign up to the Japanese business & finance myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Anyone can see why Nippon Steel’s $15bn attempt to acquire US Steel appears doomed to fail.

Japan has unexpectedly fallen into a recession after its economy shrank for two quarters in a row. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by a worse-than-expected 0.4% in the last ...

TOKYO, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Japan Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday the government will continue to analyse the impact of the strengthening yen on the economy and respond appropriately.

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 ...

Uganda gained Independence 62 years ago on October 9, 1962. Since then, a number of events have shaped the country, driving it off the course of governance and democracy in some instances ...

Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury and family travel. Japan is a country that seamlessly blends the old with the new, offering travelers a unique opportunity to experience its rich history ...