Why spring break 2026 belongs to Japan, and how to stay connected

It is currently the top travel destination for American tourists, with US-Japan flight bookings for spring 2026 skyrocketing.

Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath

During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the ...

How Japan’s Leader Found Her Voice in D.C. Decades Ago

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi got her start in politics as an intern for a trailblazing Colorado lawmaker. She returns to ...

Japan's PM to visit Trump as president continues pleas for help with Strait of Hormuz

As Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares for her first White House visit, President Donald Trump calls for Japan and other allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan’s leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout

The visit was originally expected to focus on trade and strengthening the U.S.-Japanese alliance. It is now expected to be overshadowed by the Iran war.

How to experience Japan through its most famous sports

The Japanese love their sport, and attending a sporting event is a fantastic activity for travellers. International sports ...
The New Voice of Ukraine

Ukraine counteroffensive in south disrupts Russia’s 2026 campaign plans — NV analysis

Russian battlefield losses have exceeded the number of new recruits for three consecutive months, Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on March 13, highlighting growing strain on Moscow ...
Eater

Where a Japanese Pub Meets Fine Dining

Melissa McCart is the lead editor of the Northeast region with more than 20 years of experience as a reporter, critic, editor, and cookbook author. Odo East Village, the casual sibling to Hiroki Odo’s ...
毎日新聞

From YouTube roots to book-chart juggernaut, Japanese writer Uketsu discusses 'Strange Map'

Uketsu, the masked author. (C) Uketsu/Futabasha Publishers Ltd. OSAKA -- Japanese horror writer and YouTuber Uketsu, known for his white mask and black tights, has turned his online storytelling into ...
Billboard

Uketsu Talks ‘Strange Maps’ Topping Inaugural Billboard Japan Book Chart, Musical Influences & Writing for ‘One Reader’: Interview

Uketsu appeared in person — though fully masked as usual — at the Billboard Japan Book Charts awards ceremony held on Dec. 16 By Billboard Japan Strange Maps, the latest work by the enigmatic ...
Al Jazeera English

Japan’s Takaichi vows to deliver on tax cuts after LDP’s ‘historic’ win

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has promised to cut taxes and keep her cabinet intact as she celebrated her Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) landslide victory in Sunday’s general election.
Al Jazeera English

Japan snap election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?

Japanese voters head to the polls this weekend for a snap election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who became the country’s first female prime minister in October last year. While she has ...