My kids were adamant that we take a family vacation to Japan this year. Despite being a seasoned traveler, the idea of planning this trip overwhelmed me. I decided a small family group tour was the ...

There are a lot of reasons to start your kids learning a new language: preparation for a move to a new country, giving them greater ability to communicate with relatives and friends or simply to ...

Japan's education ministry has decided to notify school boards nationwide of steps to prevent wild bears from entering ...

Japanese children walk differently to peers from other countries because of their healthy diet, according to research. They are among the healthiest in the world—eating raw or just lightly cooked ...

TOKYO — The women work hard, sleeping only a few hours a night, as they juggle the demands of caring for their children and doing housework — all while suffering from poverty. The award-winning ...

Why does Ohtani Shohei, a Japanese baseball star, pick up litter after games? Why do Japanese people queue so politely, and wait for green lights before crossing the road? Why, in short, is Japan so ...

The Japan Mobility Show displayed the third iteration of the Motoroid concept — this version seemingly has done away with the rider altogether. Why is it here: This concept shows off Yamaha’s ...

Japanese children walk differently to peers from other countries – because of their healthy diet, according to new research. They are among the healthiest in the world – eating raw or just lightly ...

The whole family wears yukatas, which are the light summer version of the kimono often worn in tea houses or hot springs.