America used to be the archetypal "soft power" country, but sushi, anime and a different way of life place it in the land of ...

The notion of Japan as a “normal country” did not originally aim to negate pacifism. Rather, it emerged as a proactive ...

Japan's insatiable popularity has reached an all-time high, as international visitor numbers from January to September exceed 30 million for the first time ever. According to the country's national ...

Japan became the first country to qualify for the 2026 men’s World Cup after it beat Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo were enough for ...

When a country loses population, it gets more crowded. Imagine 10 guests at a house party. If they spread out through the living room, the kitchen, and the garage, the event has a comfortable amount ...

Earthquakes and tsunamis are some of the devastating natural disasters the world has witnessed. However, for Japan, which rests on the edge of multiple tectonic plates, it is not rare but a natural ...

Japan shattered multiple tourism-related records in 2025, with Canadians playing a significant role in making the banner year ...

Japan will take the spotlight at next year’s Cannes market, the business hub of the Cannes Film Festival, after being named the 2026 Country of Honor — a recognition that will see the nation lead the ...