Several tabletop games inspired by traditional culture and set in Kyoto have been released recently. Their simplicity allows people to enjoy playing without needing specific…
The move is likely to spark debate as it would drastically transform what form textbooks — the foundation of the country’s school education system — should take.
The Japanese government aims to deepen ties with Palau, which has diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and to keep China in check, as it is strengthening its influence in the region…
Tsudome is a craftsman who makes wooden barrels for distilling shochu, a profession which is practiced by very few people anywhere in the country. He learned the technique from…
The administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping is hurrying to improve relations with neighboring countries. In particular, there has been a noticeable softening in its…
For earthquakes that are expected to occur periodically, the likelihood of an earthquake increases as more time passes without an occurrence, according to Japan's Earthquake…
The Japanese delegation agreed with Mr. Li that Japan and China should expand human interactions and also economic interchanges, including those involving dignitaries, thereby…
The area that is now Iruma, Saitama Prefecture, was home to a prosperous silk-reeling industry from the final years of the Edo period (1603-1867) to the early years of the Showa…
The Tokyo-based startup previously attempted a moon landing in the spring of 2023, only to fail. Wednesday’s launch is part of its second attempt.
The improvement of the bilateral relationship is still incomplete as a mountain of pending tasks between Japan and China remains.