In addition to providing food, the sites have created opportunities for locals across the generational spectrum to interact ...

Rental Family,” a moving drama from Searchlight Pictures starring Brendan Fraser, is sure to spark interest in Japan’s real-life industry.

Rental Family,” a moving drama from Searchlight Pictures starring Brendan Fraser, is sure to spark interest in Japan’s ...

TOKYO - Efforts to teach young children about sexuality are becoming more prevalent in Japan, as educators and local governments turn to animated books and workshops to help kids understand their ...

Toyota has recently made waves with the unveiling of a self-driving EV bubble car, designed specifically for children. This innovative and playful mobility solution, with its compact, bubble-shaped ...

In Japan, kyushoku is not just a meal. It is considered part of the curriculum, teaching children about nutrition, teamwork, etiquette and respect for food. Students take turns serving their ...

That's one way to keep the memory of 'P.T.' alive: making it an educational tool to help schoolkids learn another language. Reading time 2 minutes It’s been over a decade since Kojima Productions ...

My kids were adamant that we take a family vacation to Japan this year. Despite being a seasoned traveler, the idea of planning this trip overwhelmed me. I decided a small family group tour was the ...

"Gashapon Department Store Ikebukuro Sohonten," a capsule toy specialty store, is seen in Tokyo's Toshima Ward, Aug. 1, 2025. (Mainichi/Reina Kamoda) TOKYO -- The capsule toy market in Japan has seen ...

Diwali celebration in Japan is all about community gatherings, good food, vibrant lights and cultural performances. Each aspect of this festival captures a different side of this festival being lived ...

When I first heard my daughter was going to take abacus lessons after school, I didn’t really know what to make of it. I never touched one myself and just considered it one of those obsolete tools of ...

An elementary school classroom is seen in this Dec. 13, 2024, file photo. (Mainichi/Buntaro Saito) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The number of foreign children up to junior high age in Japan who are confirmed not ...