An astronaut's research in space could lead to advances in drug development for serious diseases.

The 100-yen-shop industry in Japan continues to grow and for good reason.

Convenience stores in Japan are upping the convenience for workers.

Delivery drones could be a game changer for people living in the suburban parts of Japan.The government is stepping up ...

A vacant schoolhouse in Japan gets an unprecedented makeover in an attempt to reel in tourists and breathe new life into...

X-gender people, identifying as neither male nor female, share their stories and struggles as they work to raise awarene...

In Japan, an era name is proclaimed after the ascension of a new emperor.With just a year to go until Emperor Akihito's ...

A train station in an international neighborhood in Tokyo is using multilingual announcements to make foreigners feel mo...

Conventional sushi is topped with raw fish. But rice topped with meat is leading a new generation of sushi culture in Ja...

Okutama, a scenic town on the western edge of Tokyo, gives away houses and land in a bid to attract young residents and ...