By Damian Flanagan If you were to ask me to define what makes Japan arguably the most inviting society in the world, I think ...

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Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused ...

Passengers were seen being helped from an East Japan Railway (JR East) Keihin-Tohoku line train stranded between stations and ...

A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for roughly 673,000 passengers Friday as two main lines ...

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The snowy capital of the island of Hokkaido offers a quieter alternative to Japan’s congested “Golden Route” of Tokyo, Osaka ...

The unit, called an "SDGs locker," debuted at Kanazawa-Bunko Station in early December. After shops shut down for the night, ...

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In Japan's ancient capital, Nara, deer moved through grass fields and shaded paths, lowering their heads toward visitors holding special crackers made just for them.

Crime is low but anxiety is rising, fueled by demographics, social media and perception gaps shaping how safety is felt.

Coming of Age Day is a widely observed public rite of passage in Japan. Before and after the brief ceremonies, the young ...