Ryuichi Ichinokawa's life could be right out of the movie “Rental Family” as the founder nearly two decades ago of the Heart Project business in Japan, which he bills as a surrogate attendance service ...

Japanese proverbs, or kotowaza, are short, poetic reflections shaped by centuries of culture, philosophy, and everyday wisdom ...

Hakuba Valley is located in Japan's Nagano Prefecture, which is just three hours from Tokyo by bullet train. The valley is ...

Japan's new PM has vowed to "work, work, work," even on two hours of sleep. Critics warn her stance could revive toxic ...

Early signs on Japan's annual wage negotiations for next year point to another round of solid pay hikes despite profit ...

With the cooling of the relationship with Japan, many Chinese tourists are changing their travel plans, diverting from Japan ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers have cornered the market on Japanese talent – but one major star does not appear to be California ...

Crazy’ 32-year-old shuns human relationships after real fiancé split, takes part in virtual ceremony after developing ...

Brendan Fraser dishes on his new movie "Rental Family," where he plays a struggling actor who lands an unusual gig as a ...

When Americans pack their bags and venture beyond familiar borders, they often discover just how different life can be ...

The city of Novi is currently looking into the possibility of a sister-city relationship with Nagahama in Japan.

After calling off a real-life engagement three years ago, 32-year-old Kano found solace in the arms — or rather, the code — ...