Faced with the most elderly population in the world, Japan is applying its technological know-how to coping with the problems that arise from this social phenomenon, particularly in the area of ...

How Japan can cope with the 100-year-life society Shinzo Abe must be bolder if a society of centenarians is to stay solvent ...

Living in Japan as an American is a 24-hour immersive learning experience. I returned to the US for my career but feel like life in Japan is probably better.

From wearables that serve as early detection systems for stroke and incontinence, to hands-free gadgets that brush your teeth, innovation displayed by Japanese firms at this year’s CES suggests ...

New York Jewish Travel Guide sat down with Rabbi Mendi Sudakevich, head of Chabad Lubavitch of Japan, Tokyo, to ask a few questions about Jewish life and Communities in Japan. The following ...

In Japan, the government begs companies not to fire and they will help pay salaries in exchange. It’s a very different cultural approach,” said Dai-Ichi Life’s Hoshino.

People pass by the Bank of Japan. Rising yields on ultralong-term bonds have posed challenges for insurers. (Photo by Miki Kamiyama) ...