The authorities in Toyoake, Japan, introduced a rule limiting the use of digital devices to two hours per day outside of work and school. Some residents say it is an overreach.

Tokyo residents face a trade-off between home size and commute time when it comes to sleep health. A new study shows longer ...

India faces a 13-year life expectancy gap compared to Japan, primarily due to lifestyle habits rather than genetics.

At first, Eric Fung worried that, as a foreigner pitching products in Japan's tradition-bound market, no one would take him ...

Japan and the Republic of Korea are the early pioneers of automation, establishing the world’s most robot-dense factories ...

There are few symbols of Japanese travel as widely known as the “bullet train” – or Shinkansen. First introduced in the 1960s ...

GERMANY: In July, 2025, Sean and Caroline Sorenson, of Oakland, visited Caroline’s sister, Margaret Thompson (formerly of ...

nihonshu (sake): In Japanese, sake means alcohol broadly, not just the brewed rice beverage the country is famous for.

Tokyo welcomed me—then blindsided me with rules locals never say out loud. Tokyo didn’t feel like a city I “visited.” It felt ...

Experience the excitement of a first train ride in Japan as we travel through scenic landscapes. The video showcases various routes, highlighting the unique features of Japan’s rail system. Enjoy a ...

Plus a busy week for Philly artists, including the Hooters, Ben Arnold, Mt. Joy, Cautious Clay, and David Uosikkinen’s In The ...