Japan halts U.N. panel funding, wants only men as imperial heirs 1 killed, 2 injured in knife attack at Nagano Station; suspect at large SUMO/ Hoshoryu seizes 2nd career title, to be promoted to ...

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Japanese curry rice does not spring to mind as an obvious example, which is a shame because Japanese curry is unique in its approach and appeal. Japanese curry, or “kare” (カレー) in Japanese, is a ...

Jiang Zhuojun and two others are accused of vandalising a pillar at the controversial landmark by spray-painting the word ‘toilet’ on it.

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

The average salary in Japan is ¥4.60 million per year. But is this true for everyone? How do bonuses and other factors impact salaries in Japan? Are you thinking about starting a new career in Japan?

A weekly ranking of the most popular songs in Japan combining physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, YouTube and GYAO! video views and karaoke data, compiled by Billboard Japan.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday ...

In Washoku, the Japanese diet has long been popular for its ability to provide both nourishment and balance. Rooted in centuries-old traditions and influenced by cultural and culinary principles, the ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, right, is shown the the way by his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie ...