Obesity is a growing concern around the world, but obesity in Japan remains strikingly low. If you’re coming from a...

Japan is one of the world’s largest economies and home to cutting-edge innovation, a highly educated population, and strong global...

In Japan, the phrase "The nail that sticks out must be hammered down" — or deru kugi wa utareru —...

In June 2025, Japan enacted a significant revision to its immigration control and refugee law. This change has sparked wide...

When we think of Japan, we imagine orderly trains, polite society, and low crime rates. Yet behind its clean exterior...