Situated along the river in Uji — a small city in Kyoto prefecture famous for producing some of Japan’s best matcha — this ...

Japan is familiar with foreign franchises. McDonald’s arrived in 1971 (PDF) and began like many chains as a high-end fad (in Ginza, nonetheless) before becoming a ubiquitous part of local culture. One ...

Calling someone a pig isn't really an insult in these cafés because that's exactly what its residents are. The Mipig Café in Harajuku is one of the spots where tourists and locals can pay to cuddle ...

TOKYO — First there were cafés that allowed pets. Then came cat cafés, where lattes took second place to feline interaction. The latest craze in Japan: The pig café. “It was wonderful. Very relaxing ...

Japan House welcomed visitors on Friday, as the cultural house provided guests with the chance to experience authentic matcha, a traditional Japanese bitter green tea. “Japan House is a true ...

Japan is ahead of the global curve in the percentage of its citizens over 80 — and also ahead in responding to the impact of its rapidly aging population on society. Throughout the country, local ...

Calling someone a pig isn't really an insult in these cafés because that's exactly what its residents are. Loomis visited the café with his 21-year-old daughter, Paige. They, along with dozens of ...