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In the snowy mountains of Nagano, a restaurant owner has been serving up soy-based cuisine for years with the help of her cat.

Once seen as liabilities, vacant properties across Japan are being transformed into valuable assets for the communities that they ...

Get away from the crowds and have a real Mt. Fuji experience by taking the long trail.

Escape the ordinary travel grind in Morioka, a former castle town full of historic architecture, where the aroma of roast coffee wafts ...

Surf clam seasoned with locally sourced sea salt and kombu kelp are the centerpiece for a bento box sold in the Hokkaido port ...

Okinawa is an archipelago full of incredible natural beauty and a rich culture which flourished during its time as the Ryukyu ...

Follow the threads of history from the castle town of Fukuyama, Hiroshima to the preserved merchant quarter of Kurashiki, ...

Japanese black tea (wakocha) has recently seen a steep rise in popularity, having won several international awards for its ...

Come on over to Takashimadaira, a charming community made up of a cluster of housing complexes that sprang up from ...

Hot springs hidden away in northeastern Japan offer an opportunity to relax in refreshing mineral water baths surrounded by ...

Take a trip back in time and trace the paths of past travelers in the post towns and sacred spaces found in the majestic mountains ...

The evolution of the washing machine in Japan has gone through several cycles, each one adding new improvements to the ...

The JR Yosan Line transports riders on a journey of the senses through the rich history and culture of Ehime.

Ramen in Chiba is made to fuel the region's hardworking fishermen, whether it be the savory flavor of Takeoka soup or spicy sting ...

Research conducted in Japan has brought to light the role that vitamin D plays in bone strength as well as its potential ...

Gion, the traditional entertainment district of Kyoto where maiko and geiko have entertained for centuries, faced years of ...

A showcase of traditional Kyoto culture selected from 200 episodes of Core Kyoto.

In the Iranian presidential run-off, reformist Masoud Pezeshkian has defeated hardline conservative Saeed Jalili. NHK World ...

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An Indian researcher working in Japan has developed an all-natural polymer that can help alleviate water shortages by improving ...

Businesses are still struggling in Japan's Noto Peninsula, half a year since the earthquake struck. One restaurant owner has ...

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Take an in-depth look at the lasting cultural legacy of a novel considered to be a masterpiece of classical Japanese literature.

A young woman left big city life behind to build a farmhouse in an abandoned orchard in Saga where she raises her 3 children ...

Tourism skies darken as supply bottlenecks and labor shortages leave airports scrambling to refuel foreign carriers. #japan ...

A new generation of female artisans is taking Kyoto ceramic painting into the future with fresh takes on the traditional art form.

With so many famous tourist sites in Japan, competition for visitors can be intense. One community thinks it's found a way to break ...

Traditional woodworkers in Kyoto piece together everything from containers and furniture to homes and temples using precisely ...

Kamaishi ramen, with its clear amber broth and ultra-fine noodles, is the soul food of a city that survived through a massive ...

See what's up with bean sprouts grown using natural hot spring water that helps them spring up during even the coldest winters.

From a 400-year-old potted plant fair to a mini-scale version of Mt. Fuji, the back streets of Asakusa's famed Sensoji Temple is ...

The patriarch of a thatching family passes on his passion for traditional living and bringing the community together.

Alternating between walking speeds could lead to a steady improvement in health outcomes.

A small workshop in Gifu uses traditional techniques to seamlessly repair damaged clothes.

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A knife attack on Japanese nationals in Suzhou has left expats spooked - and raises questions about rampant xenophobia.

Beppu is an onsen oasis, where cats patrol steamy crocodile pools, stroll through shopping streets at sunrise and run the tables at ...