Taghazout has long attracted free spirits, surfers, and backpackers thanks to its bohemian vibe. It has quietly transformed ...

On August 29, the Japanese Ministry of Defense submitted a record defense budget request of $60.2 billion (8.8 trillion yen) for fiscal year 2026, which begins in April.

The hilarious and food-loving Raphael Gomes takes a hands-on lesson in edible art during a rice bento box class in Japan.

Minoru Handa, the third-generation chief of suburban tea store Tokyo Handa-en, which sells green and brown tea as well as ...

Japan WWII Anniversary Japan's ministers bow during a memorial service marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II defeat, at the Nippon Budokan hall Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Tokyo.

Australia this week announced a $6.5 billion deal to buy advanced warships from Japan, a move that can go a long way to making Canberra a Pacific maritime power and Tokyo a major weapons exporter ...

Japan differs from much of the West in encouraging interaction with bugs from childhood, with lots of books written for children, as well as classes and tours. “In Japan, kids love bugs.

Japan clinched a landmark A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) deal on Tuesday to build warships for Australia, marking Tokyo's most ...

It is normal to avoid a stranger if they start talking about their holiday lunch. However, I hope you will be curious to hear my story because it promises a route to lower taxes and an improved ...

WeLearn Community is offering a one-month free trial for first-time users, giving learners around the world an easy and affordable way to study Japanese with native-speaking instructors. Whether ...

The U.S. found out this year that China could use its chokehold on rare-earth minerals as a coercive tool. For Japan, it was déjà vu: It had been the victim 15 years earlier.

In Sunday's House of Councillors election, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his ruling bloc were harshly chastised by voters for the third time in the past year.