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A “mermaid mummy” found in a temple in Japan is not what she appears to be, a team of researchers

Unless you live in Nagoya or regularly visit the central Japanese metropolis, you’ve likely never heard of Taiwan ramen (台湾ラーメン).

Women remain under-represented in Japanese politics. Now, a new report reveals just how much work remains to be done. A

Twitter users in Japan have remained fairly nonplussed by Elon Musk’s private takeover of the once-public service. But a recent

In a city increasingly burying what remains of its past in concrete, it’s hard to find traces of the Tokyo

It’s been a rough week for marriage equality in Japan. And Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s secretary made it even

Events marking Setsubun, also known as the bean-throwing festival, were held across Japan on Friday. Setsubun — Feb 3 —

Japanese news and the public at large remain aghast as some people commit breaches of hygiene for clout. Now, some

Take a  look in any souvenir shop in Kyoto and you will quickly see a trend. Shop after shop after