On this small island in rural Nagasaki, Japan’s Hidden Christians gather to worship what they call the Closet God.

Short stories, Chinese, Chinese fiction -- 20th century, Peasants -- China -- Social life and customs -- Fiction, Authors, Chinese -- 20th century -- Political and social views Publisher Stanford, ...

The 30-minute 'Japanese walking' method has exploded on social media, with claims it is 'better' than walking 10,000 steps per day. I tried it to find out more.

A Japanese museum is hosting its first-ever exhibition dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, which explores the Dutch painter’s ...

MedievalMadness. From Peasants to Patrons: How Medieval Saints Shaped Society. Posted: June 9, 2025 | Last updated: June 13, 2025. Medieval saints weren’t just religious figures – they were ...

A claim by one of Elon Musk ’s former partners that he fathered a child with a Japanese pop star has ignited a storm of speculation online in Japan, fuelling debate over celebrity privacy ...

The Department of National Defense (DND) welcomed the approval of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) by Japan’s National Diet on Friday. “It is a step forward in building a trusted and ...

MANILA, Philippines - Japan’s House of Councillors has approved the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan, which completes the deal allowing increased military ...

Out of all the places you’d expect to see our beloved brand, Asia wouldn’t top the list. This is the story of the Holden dealership in Japan.

In Uji, Japan's historic matcha capital, demand for premium green tea is outpacing supply. As tourists scramble for tins, locals fear that tradition may be getting diluted. 10:00 is an important ...

A fitness trend known as Japanese walking is capturing attention online, promising major health benefits with minimal equipment and time. Based on interval-style bursts of fast and slow walking, ...

Plus, Japanese Breakfast performs songs from the new album live in the studio. This episode of World Cafe was produced and edited by Kimberly Junod. The web story was created by Miguel Perez.