At the Beginning of Autumn (Risshuu), the hot and sunny days would continue for a while yet. It is a sunflower field in Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture, filled with gorgeous flowers under the ...

The September equinox is just around the corner - this is when autumn starts The autumn season is upon us - and depending on which of two seasonal calendars you follow it may have actually already ...

Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan offers a stunning floral paradise with diverse flowers, including the iconic Nemophila Hill. Visitors enjoy tulips, roses, kochia, walking trails, cycling paths, ...

The Japanese government has drawn up a set of measures to review funds that were previously set up to promote projects spanning multiple fiscal years.

THE Bank of Japan must avoid raising interest rates to combat a weak yen, as higher borrowing costs would hit consumption and services inflation, Tsutomu Watanabe, a former central bank official and ...

Despite talk of a Nobel peace prize, Japan’s leader is facing a backlash among voters as key byelection approaches ...

The Bank of Japan's decision to keep policy unchanged last week gave yen bears plenty of sell cues, but largely overlooked in the stampede were signals the central bank could raise rates in several ...

If you're seeking an artsy experience in Sydney, bookmark any of these cultural standouts for your 2024 calendar.