A membership guidebook for an elementary school's PTA in west Japan has sparked criticism for its "intimidating" passages, ...

In the bustling urban landscapes of Japan, convenience stores known locally as "konbini"—represent far more than just quick stops for snacks or beverages.

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She points out that while the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports ... I try hard to support the kids so that they'll get ...

Many needy households in Japan are considering reducing their living expenses to cover the necessary spending for their children enrolling in junior or senior high school in April, a survey has found.

LingoDeer features audio from native Japanese speakers and integrates words, sentences and culture naturally so that you can use them in real life. Other awesome features include the ability to turn ...

Sakura have deeply influenced Japanese culture for centuries and have regularly been used in poetry and literature, with their fragility seen as a symbol of life, death and rebirth. The ...

Martin Fackler is the acting Tokyo bureau chief for The Times. Hisako Ueno is a reporter and researcher based in Tokyo, writing on Japanese politics, business, labor, gender and culture.

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

I moved to Japan 3 years ago for a corporate job. The country's work culture and office quirks still surprise me.

On the other side stand local shareholders and a corporate culture that seeks to avoid confrontation. In many Japanese companies, ownership is dominated by interlinked shareholders, including ...