Sanae Takaichi has said she gets just “zero to three hours” of sleep a night, prompting a debate in the country over ...

The Tokyo government is allowing workers to wear shorts for the first time this summer, prompting delicate questions about ...

A low-key Tokyo cocktail counter that quietly draws some very big names is packing up its shakers for a Manhattan debut. This ...

Two badminton veterans enjoyed 16 minutes of fame at the Japan Open on Wednesday when they appeared in the main draw of a ...

A new 35mm print of 'Akira,' struck from the 4K master, premieres at BFI Southbank in August before touring U.K. cinemas.

Koyo Murata transformed an abandoned community center in rural Japan into a modern guesthouse to help bring visitors back to ...

A tour of a 51-square-meter Tokyo house built with a basement and above-ground floor, using high ceilings, smart storage, a compact kitchen/living/dining area, laundry under the stairs, a shower room, ...

A little-noticed rule could make life inside nursing homes more crowded. In response to a lawsuit brought by the nursing home industry, the state made it easier for operators to put four patients in a ...

The International Criminal Court and 10 Asian universities have set up a joint office in Tokyo. The ICC plans to strengthen its regional influence through academic exchanges and the development of ...

Kai Trump, the eldest granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, has given viewers an unusual glimpse inside the White House, sharing a personal video tour that featured its grand interiors, gold ...

The planned restoration of 24 Sussex Drive has renewed hope that the prime minister's official residence will once again be on par with those of other world leaders.