Renowned Japan expert Sheila Smith discusses the country’s historic election of its first female prime minister, her politics ...

Usually it comes in the dirty thirties - in some cases a bit earlier, sometimes the following decade - but the sight of those first flecks of grey more often than not brings with it the despondent ...

Omamori are traditional Japanese good luck charms sold at shrines and temples. These colorful pouches have evolved over ...

Luxury hotels in Asia dominated the 2025 list of best hotels in the world, with a Hong Kong property claiming the top spot.

The United States cannot assume its early lead in stablecoins will last. Dollar-pegged tokens dominate today, but Japan's ...

In her first meeting with the Chinese leader, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for “candid dialogue” on regional ...