Japanese companies are expected to post record profits in fiscal 2026, boosted by continued growth in IT industries and the waning impact of tariffs imposed by the United States. The accelerating ...

Japan is known for its iconic ramen, and if you want to try unconventional versions of the classic dish, try one of these ...

Purchase a bus ticket for ¥2,000 JPY or $13 USD. The scenic views of snowy valleys and quaint towns make the hour-long ride ...

Japan’s lack of public trash cans often surprises visitors, but cultural norms and safety concerns explain why travelers carry their trash all day.

In the northerly prefecture of Aomori, locals have a unique obsession with apples, which can be experienced in the region’s ...

Lately a diplomatic spat with China has begun depressing the number of people coming to Japan from that country—but even this ...

Hawaiʻi’s ties to the Asia Pacific transcend geography. There’s a lot of interest among Hawaiʻi residents about our regional ...

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New Japan Pro Wrestling legend, Hiroshi Tanahashi, is officially retired as an active in-ring wrestler. Tanahashi had his last match in the main event of a sold ...

Will Ospreay shared a message for Hiroshi Tanahashi in the hours before his career comes to an end at Wrestle Kingdom 20.

The author, a frequent contributor to the Herald and a world traveler, recently went on a 24-day tour of Japan and South ...