US forces under curfew in Japan amid calls for clampdown

Local residents of Okinawa, southern Japan, have long protested against the U.S. military footprint there.

A U.S. Marine is accused of killing a woman in Japan. Here's what to know.

Police said they arrested Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel.

Japan Foreign Ministry overhauls overseas family allowances as living costs mount

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revised its family allowance system for staff at embassies and other diplomatic missions abroad, with

Japan Raises Residency Fees 2,000 Percent Amid ‘Anxiety’ Over Foreigners

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making it harder for immigrants to stay in the country. Critics say she is hurting Japan’s ability to address labor shortages.

One phrase I learned while living in Japan for a year has helped me become a more flexible, laid-back person

During my time living in Japan, I learned a useful phrase/concept: "shōganai." It's helped me stress less and be more laid-back when things go wrong.

A New Chapter in Japan’s Rice Revolution

The value of rice as a staple in Japanese cuisine needs no introduction. Rice forms the base of many meals, especially in traditional washoku cuisine, as well as serving as the means for making sake;

Japan explores ‘ownership’ of nuclear submarines as regional rivalries worsen

Proposed changes could allow research into developing a domestically built nuclear-powered submarine without a firm decision on acquiring a fleet.
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Japan Names 8 Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Without a Visa if They Hold an ePassport

Japan has named eight countries whose citizens can enter the country with an ePassport instead of a visa, provided they meet the stated requirements.