Japan’s population fell by more than 3 million over the past five years, a record drop that underscores the depths of the country’s accelerating demographic crisis.

Many people dream about leaving the place where they were born or currently live and pursuing a life abroad. Usually, such dreams involve not some random country, but one that seemingly calls to a ...

Japan's answer to One Nation sky-rocketed in popularity after adopting an anti-immigration stance despite Japan needing foreign workers more than ever.

Japan, a country known for its incredible life expectancy and vibrant elderly community, has celebrated yet another milestone in longevity. Shigeko Kagawa, a 114-year-old retired physician from Nara ...

TOKYO (AP) — Shigeko Kagawa, a 114-year-old retired physician from Nara Prefecture, has became Japan’s oldest living person, following the death of 114-year-old Miyoko Hiroyasu, according to Japan’s ...

I had travelers share the biggest mistakes they made in Japan and how they'd avoid them next time. Answers mentioned trains, ...

On June 10, Reuters reported that Japan’s economy shrank a revised 1.8% annualized, less than the previously estimated 2% contraction in the first quarter of 2024. The less-than-expected decline ...

TOKYO — Shigeko Kagawa, a 114-year-old retired physician from Nara Prefecture, has became Japan’s oldest living person, following the death of 114-year-old Miyoko Hiroyasu, according to Japan's ...

She is not doing anything out of the ordinary to stay healthy, a local television MBS News said last week, quoting her family. She keeps a regular routine, going to bed and waking up at set times and ...