Japan has deployed military personnel to the northern prefecture of Akita following a significant increase in bear attacks across the region. The animals have been sighted near schools, railway ...

TOKYO (AP) — Crowned Miss Japan this week, Ukrainian-born Carolina Shiino cried with joy, thankful for the recognition of her identity as Japanese. But her Caucasian look rekindled an old question in ...

Japan is recognized for its extended life expectancy, low prevalence of various chronic illnesses, and a lively aging community. Much of this is about everyday routines, not miraculous solutions.

I am the inaugural Mansfield Chair of Japan and Indo-Pacific Affairs at the University of Montana. This position, named for former ambassador to Japan and longtime Montana Sen. Mike Mansfield was made ...

A neurosurgeon reveals Japan's exceptional longevity stems not just from diet, but from daily habits. Consistent routines, mindful eating with smaller portions, integrated physical activity, and ...

“You’re a brat, aren’t you? You’re like a child.” The public prosecutor’s words fill the stark interrogation room in Yokohama, Japan. Yamato Eguchi sits silently and almost motionless, alone opposite ...

“Prism of the Real,” on through Dec. 8, explores how artists challenged the structures of power by creating new spaces for dialogue and experimentation. Photo: Keizo Kioku When thinking about art in ...