In Japan, bobtail cats are considered good luck and Nagasaki is the place to find them. They are known as “omagari neko (bent ...

A deeper transformation of Japan’s work culture is essential to address falling birth rates, says political scientist Yasuo Takao.

Onosato, 24, is the first Japanese sumo wrestler to achieve the rank of yokozuna, or grand champion, in years, and he's vowed ...

Onosato’s promotion to yokozuna, the top rank in sumo, was due in large part to the training he received from his ...

Onosato was promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna on Wednesday, attaining the honor at a record pace after competing in ...

Japanese sumo wrestler Onosato has been promoted to the highest rank of Yokozuna Grand Champion, becoming the 75th wrestler ...

The Japan Sumo Association unanimously decided to promote ozeki Onosato, 24, to the 75th yokozuna, in a meeting to discuss ...

Uneven integration of foreign residents in Japan highlights the need for comprehensive support, as under-resourced local ...

The Japan Sumo Association launched a new era in the sport on May 28, making Onosato's promotion official to the highest rank ...

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek's walks through the countryside of Japan have been unexpectedly lonely. That's ...

Rice is essential to Japanese culture, tradition and politics. People take pride in the oval-shaped sticky Japonica grain which is still a staple even though total consumption has fallen over the ...