The Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) is a Partnership between the Government of Japan (GoJ) and the World Bank conceived in the wake of the Asian financial crisis in the late 1990s. It was ...

“Japan is standing on the verge of whether [it] can continue to function as a society.” While the Japanese government and people might not be against immigrants, Japan could provide them with better ...

Japanese women enjoy more freedom, receive better healthcare, have easier access to education, and broader job opportunities compared to previous generations. Yet, traditional gender roles and ...

High urbanization and the emergence of megacities in Japan, such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, have prompted the development of a highly efficient and potent public transport system, which is of ...

Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games. By Hisako Ueno and John Yoon ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. “He is the pride of Japan.” Shohei Ohtani fans in Japan are celebrating the Dodgers’ World Series win ...

Planning to visit Japan this autumn for captivating fall foliage? Get ready for a visual feast! As famous as cherry blossoms, Japan's autumn season paints landscapes with breathtaking hues. From ...

Japan's total power generation fell to its lowest in more than a decade in the year through March, dropping below levels seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The total amount of electricity ...

Japan launched a flagship H3 rocket carrying a Defense Ministry communications satellite Monday, its third consecutive successful liftoff following a botched debut in 2023. The H3 series is the ...

The largest joint Japan-U.S. military exercise may have provided the eavesdropping Chinese military with a wealth of intelligence. A total of 45,000 members of the Self-Defense Forces and U.S ...

If you’re trying to decide whether to visit Japan in November, then you really should go ahead and book that trip. November is one of the very best times of the year to visit Japan, thanks in no small ...