However, the rows of standing people are often several commuters’ deep on Japan’s rush hour trains, so statistically you probably won’t have access to an empty shelf spot. What do rail operators ...

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

Japan was hit with worse-than-expected news last week when the U.S. announced a so-called reciprocal tariff of 24% on all Japanese imports, with the levy on Japanese automotive imports set to rise ...

The result? A short-distance move that still costs a small fortune. Why Do Prices Vary So Much? Unlike in many countries, Japan doesn’t have standard moving rates. You could get three quotes for the ...

(Mainichi/Naoki Watanabe) The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about what Japan will do with soil removed around the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station after ...

Michiko’s response to my question about the most annoying thing tourists do in Japan is surprising. It’s not amateur photographers chasing geisha down Kyoto streets or Millennials flaunting ta ...

And what better way to do so than with some new merch? Amazon just released new Star Wars stuff in honor of the Japan 2025 Star Wars Celebration. There are even exclusive items you can grab that ...

“When did we beat Japan at anything?” Trump said during his infamous candidacy speech at the Trump Tower on June 16, 2015. “They send their cars over by the millions, and what do we d ...

Earlier this month, Lolesio revealed he would leave for Japan at the end of this season ... And me potentially, if I do stay, then go through the whole cycle again.” Asked if he had spoken ...

But what else do you know? Sounds like we should play Two ... Includes art displays, origami, storytelling, a performance by the Keystone Japan Club children’s song and dance group and more.

In Japan, queuing is an art form (Picture: Alice Murphy) Respect is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, and you won’t find commuters shoving their way onto trains like you do on the Tube.