A Jewish kosher trip to Japan has never been easier with the emergence of kosher-friendly luxury hotels and gourmet kosher dining and options for Shabbat observance.

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

According to Shizu Okusa, the founder of wellness brand Apothékary, one of the most compelling aspects of Japan’s culture is how well-being is woven into the fabric of everyday life. “The Great ...

When Shota Imanaga arrived at camp last spring, the Japanese pitcher was grateful for how much his new Cubs teammates and the ...

After a record-breaking year for tourist arrivals in 2024, Japan is bracing for another peak in visitors this year. While the travel industry and the national government are enjoying the post-pandemic ...

A range of initiatives, from financial-support schemes to awareness campaigns, is already changing the university’s ...

Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

Grambush’s story is like many of our own: She’d loved the North since she was a little girl, when her parents would load her and her sisters into the car, and they’d trailer the family boat up to ...

Brave New World’ says it’s about uniting against greater evils—and responds to the recent uproar over Anthony Mackie’s comments about the character.

In Japan, the Indigenous community known as the Ainu has been struggling to assert a 21st century identity after decades of erasure. About 20 years ago, the government officially recognized them as ...

Japanese director Nobuhiko Obayashi (1938-2020) took the world of cinema by storm with his 1997 masterpiece House. A campy, ...

Inflammatory eye diseases can be challenging to treat, with medications like corticosteroids causing unwanted complications such as glaucoma. However, a study led by researchers from Fujita Health ...