Ryo Hisatsune was eight when Hideki Matsuyama entered the Japanese sporting conscience, finishing as the low amateur at the 2011 Masters. He was 10 when Matsuyama turned pro, finally capitalizing on ...

Eclectic hobby groups based at the National Stadium give life to the area whether or not big stars are in town.

Even if she’s not outwardly courting controversy, it always seems to find her. Eileen Gu is 22 years old, competing in her ...

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In 2026, a consensus seems to be forming around Japan’s national security needs. The government has already doubled its security spending, and Prime Minister Takaichi has hastened to complete the five ...

The Oscar-nominated Kokuho tells a compelling story about friendship, the weight of history and the torturous road to becoming a star in Japan's Kabuki theater.

Beyond Japan’s popular Golden Route, relaxing hot springs, snow-capped peaks, and rare wildlife await visitors looking for a slower pace. Travelers can enjoy the national parks in Japan’s Hokkaido ...

Takaichi’s defiance of Beijing sets an example for other free-world leaders.

The decline in the number of Chinese visitors to Japan accelerated in January, fuelling the first monthly drop since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted, offering the clearest sign yet of economic ...

Just look at how the fans in Japan reacted when Ohtani arrived ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

Team Mirai, a new party founded in May 2025, secured 11 seats in the lower house. The newly-elected lawmakers from Team Mirai ...