This Japanese island is closer to Taipei than Tokyo. A new ferry makes it easier to visit

An eight-hour passenger boat from Taiwan to the Japanese island of Ishigaki is great for travelers, but could make trouble ...

These Japanese Sunscreens Made Me Forget I Was Wearing SPF

Whenever I open Instagram, someone I know is in Japan; and each time, I have to stop myself from swiping up to ask them to ...
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Japan's economy is emerging from a long winter. What could its wilderness years teach us?

From the viewing gallery atop the Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest tower, locals and tourists gather daily to gasp in awe at the vast expanse and sheer density of this vibrant city. Once the capital ...

RX Japan GK to Host "JAPAN'S FOOD" EXPORT FAIR SUMMER, Showcasing Export-ready Japanese Foods to Southeast Asian Buyers

RX Japan GK will host "JAPAN'S FOOD" EXPORT FAIR SUMMER from June 24-26, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight, offering buyers from Southeast Asia and around the world a dedicated opportunity to discover ...

Japan's real wages extend gains, consumer spending decline slows in April

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, June 5 (Reuters) - Japan's real wages climbed 1.9% in April from a year earlier, government data ...