Japan’s birth rate over the years has declined while the number of people not getting married continues to rise. Amid these trends, The Yomiuri Shimbun published a story on March 21 about how local ...

NHK has declared that it will begin streamlining its organization over the next three years as it faces more pressure than ever to reform its business model, such as reducing the receiving fees collec...

The first COVID-19 inoculations were administered in Japan on Feb. 17, but the general public is skeptical about whether the vaccine is safe. While vaccines are seen by many as an effective measur...

I’ve acquired a new skill to help pass the time spent at home amid the coronavirus crisis — Gunpla, or the assembly of Gundam plastic models. When anyone in my generation, those of us in our late ...

Vegetables unique to the Kyoto region are often called Kyo-yasai. Shishigatani squashes could be mistaken for very large decorative gourds, but they can be used in many dishes. Shogoin daikon are roun...