OMACHI, Nagano Prefecture--The Japanese wolf, a species thought to have gone extinct more than a century ago, may still roam the rugged mountain terrain of central Japan--but finding solid proof remains elusive despite a string of “sightings.”

Momotaro (The Peach Boy),” a centuries-old Japanese folktale, concerns a supernatural boy, born from a peach and raised by an elderly couple.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit another record high in 2025, according to The Japan National Tourism Organization. Among the ...

ANCHIETA, Brazil--After more than 75 years, officials in the Brazilian state of San Paulo apologized for persecuting Japanese-Brazilian immigrants before and after the end of World War II. On July 25, experts met in the capital of Brasilia and apologized ...

The traditional Japanese diet is a whole-foods-based diet rich in fish, seafood, and plant-based foods with minimal amounts of animal protein, added sugars, and fat. It’s based on traditional Japanese cuisine, also known as “washoku,” which consists ...

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Chokai (DDG-176) has completed modifications to make the ship Tomahawk cruise missile-capable, Japanese and U.S. officials announced this week. Chokai, currently deployed to the U.

HexClad is expanding its lineup with a new Japanese-inspired cookware drop, led by the Hybrid Tamagoyaki Egg Pan, designed for precision cooking, along with the matching Hybrid Rice Pot. The release leans into traditional Japanese techniques while keeping the brand’s signature hybrid construction,

Does a viral video on social media prove that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi publicly said she no longer wants to "set foot in the United States again" after Trump's Pearl Harbor comment,