I struggled to plan a family trip to Japan, but joining a small group tour made travel easy, stress-free, and unforgettable.

In Japan, bathing in the nude with strangers is just a regular part of onsen culture. But for many foreign visitors, taking that first plunge can be intimidating.

A familiar sport can be a bridge across cultures. The $6 stadium beer doesn’t hurt, either.

Japan's governing party leader, Sanae Takaichi, is on track to become the country’s first female prime minister, after ...

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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Before Dodgers manager Dave Roberts visited Japan in December, he got a text from Shohei Ohtani telling him to have a good time but also warning him that he was going to see Ohtani’s ...