In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the "oshikatsu" phenomenon as a growing driver of ...

Carefully chosen furnishings plus a Steinway piano still grace the interior of a pioneering music critic's workspace in the capital's Suginam･･･ ...

A Japanese couple's visit to the Great Wall of China took an unexpected and controversial turn after being deported for a cheeky act. What began as a lighthearted prank with the husband baring his ...

Regional technology shares were among the losers. Japanese tech giants, including Sony and Hitachi, plummeted more than 4.5% in the morning, and closed over 5% lower. Softbank slumped 4.3% on Tuesday.

But one first that’s often overlooked is Merle Oberon’s. In 1936, Merle became the first Asian actress to be nominated for an Oscar for her role in “The Dark Angel.” There was, however ...

The 1930s art deco Seattle Asian Art Museum has gained an uplifting modern extension that reconnects the building to its surrounding park – and the museum’s 21st century future. Seattle-based LMN ...

TOKYO, March 6 — The Japanese government plans to invite to Japan this summer stateless people born to Japanese nationals and left in the Philippines after World War II, to coincide with the ...