
Living in Japan long-term is possible if you really want it. Whether you’re an artist, aspiring developer or just drawn to the culture, the key is understanding how visas work, being flexible... Read more »

What’s the difference between soju and shochu? Soju and shochu may sound alike, but is that just a coincidence? And what about sake, arguably the best-known East Asian alcoholic drink? Soju has... Read more »

Many people visiting Japan never make it to Kyushu — and honestly, that’s their loss. Japan’s third-largest island, situated in the country’s southwest, the Kyushu region is lush and beautiful, known for... Read more »

Suntan Kitty and yukata Kitty are here for fun on summer days and summer nights. Whether you call them Happy Meals or use their for-Japan name of Happy Sets, the point of... Read more »

Discovering Japan’s Rich Wood Tradition Japan’s wooden architecture is a stunning showcase of how tradition can blend seamlessly with innovation, drawing visitors from all around the planet. From the historic Hōryū-ji Temple... Read more »

New Delhi: In a major breakthrough in Chhattisgarh’s anti-Maoist operations, 23 Naxalites, together carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 1.18 crore, surrendered before senior police and CRPF officials in Sukma district on Saturday.... Read more »

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Saturday said that the Indian legal system has been facing unique challenges and is badly in need of fixing. Delivering the convocation address at... Read more »

Russia and China are not sending their leaders to a Brics summit starting in Brazil on Sunday in what may be a sign that the group’s recent expansion has reduced its ideological... Read more »

Crypto investors are betting that a slew of long-sought policy wins for the industry, expected next week, could invite new investment in the asset class. Those hopes helped propel bitcoin to another... Read more »

Anthony Albanese departs for his second trip to China with the spectre of Donald Trump looming large over meetings with Xi Jinping. While the prime minister flies to Beijing to strengthen economic... Read more »