Japan DJ joins Tokyo’s growing community of female rickshaw drivers, improves speaking skills

29-year-old juggles radio presenting position with pulling people around; loves both jobs so much, she works 7 days a week.

Japan vs China: Takaichi softens after G20 snub but Xi busts Tokyo's lies, issues 'war' warning?

China has sharply condemned Japan’s plan to deploy medium‑range surface‑to‑air missiles on Yonaguni Island, just about 110 km ...

How the China-Japan Rift Could Cost Both Countries

China is trying to impose economic costs on Japan for wading into the issue of Taiwan. But experts say the escalating dispute ...

Japan PM Takaichi holds call with Trump amid China dispute

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump discussed China relations in a phone call on Tuesday, their ...
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This Underrated Ski Valley in Japan Has $68 Lift Tickets and World-class Powder—and It's Just 3 Hours From Tokyo

Hakuba Valley is located in Japan's Nagano Prefecture, which is just three hours from Tokyo by bullet train. The valley is ...

Warmed by Japan’s Support, Taiwan Takes Up Sushi Diplomacy

China closed off Japanese seafood imports after Japan’s new leader declared strong support for Taiwan. Suddenly, sushi is ...

Japan's first female leader wrestles with sumo's ban on women

The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister ...

Japan’s New Leader Infuriated Beijing. She Isn’t Backing Down.

China claims the self-governing island of Taiwan as its own and hasn’t ruled out taking it by force. Beijing’s apoplectic response to Takaichi’s perceived intervention in China’s affairs has included ...