November in Japan brings a unique holiday that can only be celebrated a few times in a child’s life. Shichi-Go-San (七五三), literally meaning “seven-five-three,” is an ancient holiday dedicated to ...

If you're thinking of hiring a car while on holiday in Japan, here's eight things you need to know before you pick up the ...

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

Mariah Carey shared a snap on Instagram of her Halloween in Japan with her twins Moroccan and Monroe, 14, showing off each of their Japanese-inspired costumes.

The Japanese government on Friday approved an ordinance to enforce the revised Civil Code, which includes the introduction of ...

A lot of thought goes into picking baby names in Japan. Not only do parents have to pick how the name will sound, but also how it’ll be written, since the Japanese language’s system of kanji ...

Deciding between Tokyo and Osaka when relocating to Japan with children isn’t necessarily a matter of selecting the larger or ...

Undeterred by this feedback, Nagoya-based food manufacturer Meito Co. pressed ahead and launched a make-your-own beetle larva ...

We met five remarkable people who’ve lived for more than a century and have yet to retire. For them, a working life is a richer one.

The iconic Japanese superhero television series Super Sentai is reportedly ending after a monumental 50-year run. First ...

A Japanese NGO working in Cambodia has completed construction of a children's hospital that will examine and treat kids for free.