Witnessing Japan’s first imperial transition in 30 years as a Tokyo correspondent was a unique experience. On May 1, 2019, ...

Japanese wine is developing fast. Despite the climatic and regulatory challenges, it is establishing its unique identity with the finesse of classic global wines.

Citrus cultivation holds significant importance in Japan and has recently attracted both domestic and global attention. With an agricultural production value of approximately 201 billion yen, citrus ...

In this week's episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss the business of hot springs and other booming tourism across Japan. A selection of news headlines A glimpse ...

Japanese cuisine is encompassing - varied, regionalized, and laden with as many ingredients as any European or North American country. And while the familiar standouts really do... stand out in their ...

"The most wonderful time of the year" is rapidly approaching, which means it's time to break out all our beloved and unique Christmas traditions from years past — caroling, cookie decorating, fighting ...

As temperature continues to drop, we may find ourselves looking for more unique Japanese goods to try before the winter season comes to an end. With the lack of central heating and the need to wait at ...

Japan’s diverse regional food cultures make trying local cuisine an essential sightseeing activity. Even widespread dishes like soba, udon and ramen can change drastically depending on where one ...