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Julian Ryall
Julian Ryall never expected to still be in Japan 24 years after he first arrived, but he quickly realised its advantages over his native London. He lives in Yokohama with his wife and children and writes for publications around the world.
In the past week alone, three men were arrested after allegedly being involved in separate incidents of slapping and using an ice pick.
A group of 27 South Koreans fought to have their relatives’ names removed from the highly controversial shrine in Tokyo.
Observers say the former boy band member’s fall from grace echoes music mogul Johnny Kitagawa’s decades of sexual abuse.
Tremors in the Nankai Trough, south of Kobe, have increased recently as seismologists flag higher risks of a major quake in the area.
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A surge in influenza cases during Japan’s winter shows overconfidence regarding health precautions is creeping in, experts say.
The stealth fighters, designed to operate from aircraft carriers, are central to Japan’s broader strategy of bolstering defence capabilities.
Newly uncovered court documents have revealed how North Korean spies exploited South Korean outage over Japan’s nuclear waste-water release.
The project signals Tokyo’s desire for wider security ties in the region and Jakarta’s aim for more joint weapon developments, analysts say.
Analysts think Ishiba aims to leverage China’s influence for Japan’s gain, but some fear this could weaken the Washington-Tokyo alliance.
National Police Agency proposes registration scheme for those dealing in scrap metal as thieves target businesses and disrupt operations.
Some analysts say the higher accommodation tax may lead to tourists staying in nearby cities and making day trips to Kyoto.
Gender rights advocates say this is a step in the right direction but warn conservative opposition may still stall progress.
With scorching summers, sweltering autumns and a steady rise in sea temperatures, Japan’s climate crisis deepened in 2024.
Younger Japanese are turning their backs on grind culture. The result? Shorter workweeks, higher wages, and hope for an end to karoshi.
Lawson, a 24-hour convenience store chain, is looking for staff based in Europe and the Americas to serve customers at its outlets in Japan.
Two films, 731 and Harbin, have drawn criticism from a politician for fuelling anti-Japan sentiment before WWII’s 80th anniversary in 2025.
The thefts onboard airlines flying into and out of Narita International Airport could be linked to crime syndicates, analysts say.
Analysts say the move could be part of China’s strategy ‘to take Taiwan without a fight’ and a Miyako Strait blockade would complicate Japan’s response.
Leaked Russian military documents reveal plans to target civilian infrastructure like nuclear power plants and tunnels, raising concerns about potential war crimes.
Officials say there have been no confirmed sightings of the aggressive species, native to Japan and other parts of East Asia, since 2021.
The emergency services have issued advisories urging Japanese people to eat mochi with care, including tips on dealing with choking.
Beijing’s action aims to undermine Tokyo’s sovereignty over the islands and push Japanese defensive capacities to their limit, analysts note.
Previous prime ministers were reluctant to move into the building, said to be haunted by the ghosts of men who attempted uprisings in the 1930s.
New study shows Chinese nationals or entities bought 203 of 371 properties or land close to sensitive sites in Japan in the past year.
Economy, rising prices, uncertain job prospects and the state of the world among reasons for concern, as more feel standard of living declining.
US analyst urges Trump to resume military exercises on disputed islands to send message of deterrence to China, reinforce sovereignty stance.
Errant individuals will be given a verbal warning but repeat offenders may see their names appearing on Fukishima’s official website.
One expert believes the arrests highlight Belarus’s paranoia near its border with Ukraine.
His remarks come after a series of court rulings saying the country’s current prohibitions on marriage equality were unconstitutional.
Founder of Sea Shepherd environmental group is accused by Tokyo of throwing a stink bomb onto a Japanese whaling ship in 2010.
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