A widely ridiculed Japanese government idea to lure Tokyo women into marrying men in rural areas by offering cash payouts and train tickets to matchmaking events has been scrapped, officials said ...

The scene belies a looming challenge in Japan, where deaths outnumber births and the population is aging rapidly. By 2035 more than a quarter of Tokyo’s population will be over 65. Each day ...

From ultra-high-speed shinkansen (bullet trains) to reliable local services, Japan’s trains are celebrated for good reason. As the nation’s capital, Tokyo is the nexus of Japan’s vast rail network and ...

Restaurants in Tokyo are known for shokunin ... For a rejuvenating start to the day indulge with a Japanese breakfast at Yakumo Saryo. Designed by architect Shinichiro Ogata, the teahouse is ...

A woman wipes her face as she walks down a street in Tokyo Japan is sweltering under the hottest day yet of its worst heatwave since records began in 1875. The blistering heat has drawn official ...

Wooser's Hand-to-Mouth Life: Awakening Arc (TV): Broadcaster (The) World God Only Knows (TV): Broadcaster (2010-10-06), Production (The) World God Only Knows Season Two (TV): Broadcaster (2011-04 ...

A slow-moving tropical storm had a far-reaching impact in much of Japan on Friday, dumping heavy rain around Tokyo and flooding roads and riverside areas in the south. Flooding was reported in a ...

From high-end sushi to quick-slurped noodles, Tokyo lives up to its rep as a culinary powerhouse. In areas like Shibuya and Shinjuku, the city delivers the crowds and neon travelers envision.

According to the 2020 national census, the total number of single women aged 15 to 49 in 46 of Japan’s 47 prefectures, excluding Tokyo, was about 9.1 million. This is approximately 20 per cent ...

Together, these cities offer a comprehensive glimpse into Japan’s diverse cultural landscape. Tokyo is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character and charm. Shibuya ...

Japan will start to support single women who move to rural areas from Tokyo to get married in fiscal 2025, informed sources have said. The plan is aimed at helping women who are interested in ...

TOKYO—Japan is planning a multibillion-dollar network of small satellites to monitor ships and military sites, its latest response to a barrage of pressure from China that includes a recent ...