America used to be the archetypal "soft power" country, but sushi, anime and a different way of life place it in the land of ...

The notion of Japan as a “normal country” did not originally aim to negate pacifism. Rather, it emerged as a proactive ...

Japan became the first country to qualify for the 2026 men’s World Cup after it beat Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo were enough for ...

When a country loses population, it gets more crowded. Imagine 10 guests at a house party. If they spread out through the living room, the kitchen, and the garage, the event has a comfortable amount ...

Japan shattered multiple tourism-related records in 2025, with Canadians playing a significant role in making the banner year ...

The Cannes Film Festival's Marché du Film has unveiled Japan as the Country of Honour for its 2026 edition next May. The Marché du Film's Executive Director Guillaume Esmiol officially announced the ...

Japan will take the spotlight at next year’s Cannes market, the business hub of the Cannes Film Festival, after being named the 2026 Country of Honor — a recognition that will see the nation lead the ...