Have you ever heard of tamago sando? It's the famous Japanese egg sandwich you can find in konbini (Japanese mini-markets: 7 ...

Route Highlights: Shiraito Falls, The Kase River & Dam, The Kamimutsuro Shrine, Fuji Shakunage Lake, Hokuzan Reservoir, Mitsuse Michi No Eki, Belle Bois Bakery, The Mitsuse & Itoshima Passes, ...

A new study reveals that the healthiest country to age in is Japan, a finding which reflects high quality of life, good ...

Another hangover remedy, Hepalyse W’s formula contains turmeric and pork liver extract. Additionally, it also features black ...

In Japan, they have konbini, like Lawson, Family Mart and that which will be most recognizable to Americans: 7-11. Konbini ...

Welcome to the fourth post in our cycling series! This time Tima and Rachael explore the Sasaguri area, a mix of mountain ...

Sake is simply a Japanese alcoholic beverage, brewed like beer, but similar to white wine,” says Daniel Bennett, sake ...

In case you haven’t heard about Mills Market, or seen the incredible push of social media posts, pics and videos showcasing the roast duck and banh mi, the cha gio and chicken wings and chow fun, let ...

Good stories and artistic talent know no boundaries, and those captivated by exceptional cinematic experiences often look past subtitles. As cinema spreads across the globe, Japan shines as one of the ...

Shiori Shakuto received funding from the Australian Government, Australian National University and Cambridge University to conduct research for this project. What makes a good retirement?

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

コンビニ富士山 — Konbini Fujisan. With tourists flooding into Japan after the easing of pandemic restrictions, there was growing concern about overtourism. A scenic Yamanashi Prefecture ...