A Zainichi Korean woman is suing a hotel in Tokyo after they refused to let her check in under her Korean name.

Exactly what is it about this year's Halloween event that requires a waiver and an R-18 rating? Psychological horror and ...

JR East is letting riders vote on its new mascot. But some expressed skepticism that their opinion would be taken seriously.

Japan's economy is forcing more young people to consider sharing living expenses. But many are finding that's easier said ...

This is a question most travelers to Japan want to know. The answer is less about memorizing vocab and more about how you ...

As Japan works to combat population decline, a new government report says many unmarried young people intend to stay that way ...

A former student said her teacher had sex with her in high school. The school fired him - but many online aren't sympathizing ...

Why can't vapes be sold in a country that still loves smoking? A look into the complex legal framework that keeps them import ...

The death of Japanese artist Kusama Yayoi prompted many English-language social media users to revisit her racist screeds.

Learn all about the branding of shime-parfait and how a tradition of an after-drink sweet in Sapporo spread across the ...

Japan has a (in my mind, deserved) reputation for general honesty. If you lose something somewhere, even a wallet full of cash, odds are good you’ll be able to retrieve it. For years, however, some ...