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A new paper claims sex-trafficked Asian women entered brothels willingly

Tetsushi Sakamoto has been appointed to the new role in response to an uptick in suicides

New regulations will help consumers know exactly what they're drinking

A look into what makes Japanese men’s mags a unique breed, and why Americans love them

Hint: It isn't just that antioxidant-rich diet

The opening kicks off with an AR-enhanced "Mario Kart" roller coaster inside Bowser's castle

One amusement park has found that people absolutely will

Stalled sales due to COVID-19 led one distillery to recycle old beer into a new spirit

Thomas Bach just gave Japanese government officials and local organizers a pep talk

Japan's "night moving" companies may be the most prominent example

Long before Bill Murray was making it a Suntory time, Davis brought VAN to the masses

From blissed-out music to blended whisky, a roundup of a few things to check out

Allow a Japanese wakaresaseya to end your marriage for you

The nation has built long-term infrastructure for attracting visitors from the West

Screaming is not allowed at reopened amusement parks due to coronavirus concerns

Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki examines "Summer Koshien" in a new film for ESPN that debuts this week

The literally unbelievable WBC final between Team Japan and Team USA could have long-lasting implications that are great for the tournament.

Team Japan will face Team USA for the true global championship in baseball — which is terrific for the sport

Weird flex, but okay

A wave of folks meddling with dishes is being labeled “sushi terrorism”

The ranking has shifted in the last year, with the U.S. falling to seventh

Incredible food, cocktails and hospitality are on the menu at these 9 establishments

Not everyone suffers from the post-pandemic travel itch

"Mr. Baseball" has a cult following among ballplayers

Plus, a miso-centric recipe from Niku Steakhouse so you can try it yourself

“JAL 76-88” offers a photographic time capsule of Tokyo that resembles a dystopian sci-fi film

Chef Atsushi "ATS" Kono dishes on his just-opened restaurant KONO and shares a recipe for at-home yakitori

Japanese supercentenarian Kane Tanaka passed away last week. Here's how she made it to the remarkable age of 119.

Today, the four pint-sized cars, including the once-popular Pao and Figaro, are ideal gateways into classic car ownership

You too can make the ceviche-esque dish in your own kitchen, with chef Alex Reccio's help

This includes snow 12 to 15 feet deep

The Kurage Collection is a visually stunning bottling filled with some of the last drops from the now-shuttered Karuizawa Distillery