In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the "oshikatsu" phenomenon as a growing driver of consumer spending. The term denotes the act of supporting one's favorite ...

Anime: Policymakers and economists in Japan are focusing on the 'oshikatsu' phenomenon as a growing driver of consumer ...

In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the “oshikatsu” phenomenon as a growing driver of consumer spending — and 24-year-old Momoka Matsui is one of many doing her part to ...

As far back as the 14th century, the lush backyard of the contemporary Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo was called Tsubakiyama, or ...

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the ...

Designated as a Natural Treasure of Japan, the Ishiwarizakura is more than just a tree ... Miniature townscapes and theater displays bring the city’s past to life. Built in the 17th century by feudal ...

Namba CITY is a commercial complex directly connected to Nankai ... Korean won, Euro, and Thai baht into Japanese yen. In addition to credit card payments, electronic payments such as Alipay and ...

Fukuoka sits at Japan's crossroads, a modern city with old-world charm—with trade routes to mainland Asia going back over a millennia. The result is a destination that feels distinctly different from ...

Carmaker Nissan has unveiled its latest self-driving technology, part of Japan’s push towards autonomous mobility in the face of a growing driver shortage and ageing population. (AP video by Hiromi ...

A 34-year-old Japanese woman, Madoka Yamano, died after falling from the 14th-floor balcony of her condominium in Gurgaon. Police suspect it was a suicide as she was undergoing treatment for ...

Yokohama, Japan — The van makes its way slowly but surely through the city streets, braking gently when a car swerves into its lane. But its steering wheel is turning on its own, and there's no ...

Japan's Nissan Tests Driverless Vehicles in City Streets Filled With Cars and People YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — The van makes its way slowly but surely through the city streets, braking gently when ...