TOKYO, Nov 15 (Reuters) - An American arrested for defacing a sacred Tokyo shrine became the latest example of Japan's struggle to cope with misbehaving visitors amid a boom in inbound tourism ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. October is a spooky month. It’s that time of year when everyone starts watching horror movies, playing scary games, decorating their houses with ...

Square Enix's long-awaited release Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is out this week on the Switch and if you're planning on picking up a physical copy, you might want to read on... It seems there ...

As people stock up on Halloween candy this month, they may be buying bags of treats that contain with Red Dye 3, a carcinogen that is banned in Europe and for use in cosmetics in the U.S ...

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power. By Motoko Rich Kiuko Notoya and ...

Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of rape and sexual assault. Host Scott Tong speaks with filmmaker Shiori Ito. In her new film "Black Box Diaries," based on her best-selling ...

As we all prepare to buy extra bags of our favorite candy this Halloween, knowing full well that trick-or-treaters will only see a fraction of the bowl because your partner ate most of the fun ...

“Black Box Diaries,” a documentary about Shiori Ito’s fight against Japan’s patriarchal justice system, opens on Friday in the United States. By Motoko Rich Reporting from Fukuoka, Japan ...

This story has been updated to correct a spelling typo of "Chicken Feed." Wednesday is National Candy Corn Day and there are plenty of ways to celebrate, whether it be by cracking open a fresh bag ...

It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating, and it’s time to assess the haul. You likely have a favorite, whether it’s chocolate bars, peanut butter cups, those gummy clusters ...

TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The risk of Japan ending up with a minority coalition government after the upcoming general election is raising concerns that the central bank could face complications in ...

A quick hop across Tokyo’s southern border will land you in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Along with a plethora of restaurant options, shopping outlets, and historical sites, the city also ...