The Hokkaido Prefectural Government will hand out vouchers or digital coupons worth 5,240 yen (about $36) to purchase rice ...

More families are wading into terraced paddy fields across Japan for the back-breaking work of growing rice under “part-time ...

KAMIJIMA, Ehime Prefecture—With only 11 inhabitants, the tiny isle of Takaikamishima in the Seto Inland Sea is trying to stave off extinction by becoming the “manga island of the world.” ...

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Indonesia’s capital has 750,000 stray cats and the city government wants to use an offshore island to house 1,000 of the ...

The number of babies born in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time in 2024, prompting an intense search for solutions ...

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EHIME (TR) – A freelance announcer who appeared on a variety show for a television station in Ehime Prefecture filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the broadcaster on Friday, reports Fuji News ...

Setouchi, a coastal region stretching across Japan’s inland sea, is a destination rich in natural beauty, cultural heritage, and immersive experiences. Known for its islands, historic landmarks, and ...

From traditional Japanese bakeries to world-famous Danish pastry-makers, here's our list of the best shio pan in Bangkok.