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INAZAWA, Aichi Prefecture--Women officially joined a so-called "naked festival" at a shrine in central Japan on Thursday for ... and festival," said 59-year-old civil servant Emi Tachibana ...

For all its technological prowess, Japan has a long way to go when it comes to international harmony and human resources, according to a new index on global innovation. Japan ranked 32nd among 60 ...

A Japanese 10-year-old has become the youngest person authorized to prepare "fugu" pufferfish — a delicacy that can kill if its poisonous parts are not properly removed. Fifth grader Karin ...

Many anime pay homage to Japanese folklore and Naruto is filled with characters inspired by these legends, such as the Sannin ...

Kirshner says, “It is important to understand that renovating and maintaining these vintage houses can be very expensive.” A Machiya in Kyoto. Japan has many advantages as a place to live.

Women are disproportionately vulnerable to poverty in old age compared to their male counterparts. Japan boasts one of the highest life expectancies in the world, with women at 87 years and men at 81.

Featuring material exclusively from Somewhere in Time, No Prayer for the Dying and Fear of the Dark, A Real Live One would be ...

Learn more about our methodology and editorial guidelines. Classic motorcycle insurance is for bikes that are rare or old, meaning that they qualify as more than just everyday, average bikes.

Outfitted in stainless steel, the circular watch case measures 38.4mm in width, framing a smooth dial adorned with Roman ...

Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira ... rugby career in the United States with Old Glory DC in 2020. Mtawarira told ESPN when asked if the US could emulate Japan's success: "I certainly believe so, but ...

As early 20th-century timepieces were often converted from pocket watches, the SPB449J1 is paired with wire lugs as a nod to the vintage models. In keeping with its retro flair, the dial features ...