A national policy reversal is now letting municipalities effectively outlaw private lodging near homes, as Tokyo's largest minpaku hub tightens the rules first.

China has repeatedly cited the dormant wartime provision to challenge Tokyo's security policy, even after agreeing in 2005 that it should be deleted.

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The Health Ministry survey found declining rates of romantic partnerships among 18–34-year-olds, with 74.0% of men and 65.4% ...

At 98, Herbert Blomstedt is one of classical music's most respected conductors, drawing on decades of trust built quietly ...

The land-art pioneer builds ephemeral works from leaves, stone, and weather itself, then lets nature reclaim them—even his ...

High schoolers will fit sensors to Mini 4WD cars to learn data science, as Shizuoka bets model kits can revive local industry ...

Reduced speeds and fewer trains remain in place, while the government plans a travel discount program to encourage tourism across the region.

Nagoya is preparing to host Asia's largest sports festival － the Asian Games － while Lausanne just held the first-ever ...

A Custodial Cast Member's role goes beyond cleaning, including guiding guests and creating a comfortable atmosphere ...

"Silence is complicity" in sexual violence, says high school student Sana Higashionna. Instead, sex education must "run ...

Rising tax revenue and subsidy cuts could help fill the gap, but mounting defense and other spending demands leave little ...