The latest Japan travel and culture news

A look at the unfortunate (and continuing) history of blackface in Japan - and a discussion with black residents in Japan on…

A new research study brings new health concerns around eating ramen. But that doesn't mean you need to swear off the stuff.

An ambush segment on a local television station in Japan resulted in a woman's accidental outing, putting the station's actions under the…

Learn about the culture, skills, and economic developments of the ama-san, a dying culture of sea-faring women with historic roots.

A vocal minority on the Internet wants the English speaking world to believe women have no issues with gender equality in Japan.…

There's so much more to Japanese alcoholic drinks than sake and whisky. And this book gives a complete guided tour.

Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's pricey cherry blossom party is on hold over questions of who's invited - and why Japanese taxpayers are…

An article on the experiences of women who were forbidden from wearing glasses at work goes viral - and has many Japanese…