A field of flowers with Mount Fuji in the background ...

Scattered across the Seto Inland Sea, the islands of the Geiyo archipelago allow travelers to experience a quieter side of Japan. Best known for the Shimanami Kaido cycling route, the area is rich ...

According to the Tohoku region’s Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, kokeshi (koh-keh-shee) originated in the late Edo period, which ended in 1868, in the area’s hot-spring villages, where ...

The New York Times reports on BRICS and India’s stance on the Israeli and American strikes over Iran, while AP explores India-Bangladesh ties.

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths has revamped its supply agreement with Japan Australia Rare Earths, ​securing a firm annual ...

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The story of blue jeans, America’s most enduring fashion export, hasn’t been exclusively about America for a long time. The tale might start with the Big Three— Levi’s, Wrangler, and Lee—but by the ...

In this episode of Frontline Conversations, author and journalist Sanjoy Hazarika speaks to writer Samrat Choudhury about his latest book, River Traveller, a sweeping blend of memoir, reportage, ...

Diffusion barrier materials (DBMs) are critical for the stability and efficiency of thermoelectric devices. This study ...

Taiwan’s premier made a personal trip to Japan and appeared in public to watch the island’s baseball team in action, a rare ...

The MOA Museum of Art, teamLAB Planets and other institutions are shaping Japan's most compelling contemporary work, from Tokyo to Kanazawa.

The defending champs and the most talented baseball player on the planet make for a dangerous combination. On Friday night, ...