Bustling street in Shimokitzawa, Tokyo. As Japan’s popularity soars, many travelers want to experience the country beyond the usual crowded hotspots. I’ve been on Travel + Leisure’s A-list as a top ...

Shigeko Kagawa, a 114-year-old retired physician, has been recognized as Japan's oldest living person, following the passing of Miyoko Hiroyasu. Kagawa attributes her longevity to a life of freedom, ...

Fifth of hikikomori cases among working-age people attributed to pressures unleashed by pandemic Almost 1.5 million people of working age in Japan are living as social recluses, according to a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Living while Black in Japan” is a short documentary made by filmmaking couple Keith Bedford and Shiho Fukada about what it’s like ...

Japan’s rising cost of living is hitting households hard as more than 20,000 food and beverage products saw price hikes this year. Rice, bottled water, produce and everyday basics now cost ...

Japan once had a reputation for having a high cost of living. Previous surveys such as the one by global consulting firm Mercer, have shown that Tokyo has dropped ten spots. Currently, Tokyo holds ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ari Beser/Getty Images Bustling street in Shimokitzawa, Tokyo. As Japan’s popularity soars, many travelers want to experience the ...