Weeks after Takaichi’s speech, it was revealed record numbers of victims are seeking compensation for overwork in Japan.

Visitors wearing costumes pose for a photograph during Hyper Japan, a major festival showcasing Japanese culture taking place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, in Manchester, England, on ...

Japan's new PM has vowed to "work, work, work," even on two hours of sleep. Critics warn her stance could revive toxic ...

The UK's biggest celebration of Japanese culture will come to Manchester for the first time later this week. The three-day ...

The konbini (or convenience store) is a hallmark of Japanese culture. Gourmet Traveller explores their past, present and future.

Japan's new prime minister has vowed to "work, work, work," even on two hours of sleep. Critics warn her stance could revive toxic overtime culture and reverse progress on reducing deaths from ...

Our final dispatch from the 2025 Tokyo Film Festival offers a look back at a classic Japanese ghost tale and the supernatural ...

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Japan’s overwork crisis is back in focus after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew criticism for saying she plans to “work, work, work” and expects others to follow her lead. The remarks come as Japan ...

After living in Tokyo for his role in "Rental Family," Brendan Fraser shares candid observations about cultural differences ...

When Americans pack their bags and venture beyond familiar borders, they often discover just how different life can be ...

66-year-old winner goes behind wife’s back to splurge on luxury car, hot springs, plush resorts; eventually suffers identity ...