The chance to pause and reflect presents itself seldom in life. Yet, retracing the pilgrimage trails walked by those seeking ...

When Momofuku Ando was trying to create the world's first instant ramen, a Japanese cooking technique inspired the ...

Singaporeans can look forward to experiencing Japan's railway culture on our sunny island as the annual The Japan Rail Fair ...

Japan celebrates a record of nearly 100,000 centenarians in 2025, marking 55 years of growth, driven by healthcare and ...

An alternative to taking the standard three-hour Tokaido Shinkansen, or bullet train, from Tokyo to Kyoto is to take a ...

The Shinkansen, or bullet trains in Japan are the fastest and most convenient way of exploring the country. Here's a guide to ...

Daruma dolls are known to hail from a Zen Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma, who meditated for 9 years without moving.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a traditional Daruma doll in Japan, symbolizing perseverance, good luck, and the spirit ...

The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan has hit a record high of nearly 100,000, with almost 90 percent of them women ...

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh met Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, and Prince Hisahito in Tokyo during their three-day visit to Japan.

Etomidate, a medical anaesthetic, has now hit Japan’s party scene, sending young people to hospital with alarming symptoms.

It’s no surprise to see the royals jetting around the world handling official duties. But what is surprising (and fun to ...