Many people dream about leaving the place where they were born or currently live and pursuing a life abroad. Usually, such dreams involve not some random country, but one that seemingly calls to a ...

Linda Bolido After seven decades, the relationship between the Philippines and Japan is now a friendship valued by Filipinos, with nearly eight out of every 10 Filipinos expressing ...

Kikajin (帰化人) is the Japanese term for a person who has become a naturalized citizen. What is intended to be a neutral term categorizing newly minted Japanese citizens is rapidly acquiring a negative ...

TOKYO -- Every year over 180,000 couples in Japan get divorced, with March being the "high season," seeing the most divorces ...

Do you also associate Düsseldorf with the opportunity to enjoy excellent Japanese cuisine? No wonder: It’s estimated that there are around 80 authentic Japanese restaurants in the city on the Rhine, ...

Don’t worry, it’s just tempura-ry. While Japanese people eat a wide variety of diets, the most traditional is washoku. The plan is low in saturated fat and added sugar, high in fiber, rich in omega‑3 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit another record high in 2025, ...