A new survey has found that when compared with other nations that form the major global powers, only 16% of Japanese ...

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 ...

A new study compares the health of older adults in Japan and Sweden, examining whether longer life expectancy translates into better health.

This is an updated version of a story first published on April 27, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. The world's population may have recently exceeded eight billion, but it's a deceptive ...

For Yoko Toshima, winter hits harder these days. “Perhaps it is because I am getting older, but the way the snow falls seems more extreme than before,” she said. During the warmer months, the ...

Don’t worry, it’s just tempura-ry. While Japanese people eat a wide variety of diets, the most traditional is washoku. The plan is low in saturated fat and added sugar, high in fiber, rich in omega‑3 ...

Credit: PMO Japan The people of the world are holding their breath for signs of responsible and diplomatic behavior on the part of elected officials, at a time when courage and integrity are in short ...