The gentle, Tokyo-set drama stars Koji Yakusho — in a Cannes best actor-winning performance — as a simple, dignified man who works as a cleaner of toilets. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief The ...

Last weekend, Chiba Lotte Marines phenom Roki Sasaki threw Japan's first perfect game in 28 years. He struck out a record-tying 19 batters, including a record-breaking 13 in a row at one point. It was ...

Visiting Japan is an excellent way to learn more about the traditions, culture, and history of the “Land of the Rising Sun”. Japan is a land of beautiful parks filled with greenery and gorgeous colors ...

You wouldn’t expect an award-winning acting role to come from something called the Tokyo Toilet Project, but that’s what happened for veteran Japanese actor Kôji Yakusho. The project, which involved ...

Master the basics with this foolproof method for cooking perfect Japanese rice on the stove! Light, fluffy, and slightly sticky—just like in Japanese homes and restaurants—this essential recipe ...

Japan is buckling under the weight of overtourism, with international arrivals soaring from 3.8 million in 2022 to a record 42.7 million in 2025. In the country’s most recognisable cities – Osaka, ...