Japan's Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko speak at the balcony during a public appearance for New Year's Day with the imperial families at Imperial Palace, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in ...
Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, Koji Suzuki has struggled to keep up with booming demand for grilled cuts of the animal at his restaurant. Cooked on a stone slate -- or in a hot ...
This fourth selection of popular books from Japan’s Shōwa era (1926–89) includes historical fiction from writers like Endō Shūsaku and Shiba Ryōtarō, alongside novels tackling social issues. The ...