For the fourteenth year running, Japan's population has slumped to a record low. How do Japan's population figures stack up?

OTSU -- The first "democratic school" in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, opened here this month, amid a growing trend in the ...

ODATE, Akita Prefecture—A rookie candidate who turned to insect breeding after struggling to find work in his hometown is now the youngest mayor in Japan. Kensuke Ishida, 27, won the Odate ...

Japan's population has shrunk for the 14th year in a row, with senior citizens accounting for the largest portion on record.

Akita's rice, climate, and pure water make excellent conditions for brewing flavorful sake. Many of Japan's leading sake brands come from the prefecture. If you are curious about the production ...

Anime culture is proving to be a major driving force behind Japan’s tourism boom. A growing number of international travelers ...

Yuzawa Royal Hotel and AKITA Geo Tour Co., Ltd. have begun accepting reservations for their two days-one night tour package of Akita, in the Snow Country (January to around March each year).

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The trend has excited local residents, with an expectation of regional development. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...

Japan's population, including non-Japanese residents, totaled 123,802,000 as of Oct. 1 last year, down by 550,000, or 0.44 percent, from a year before, falling for the 14th ...