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From sacred rituals to daily life, explore rural Japan a century ago through National Geographic’s vivid photos.

Japan's insatiable popularity has reached an all-time high, as international visitor numbers from January to September exceed 30 million for the first time ever. According to the country's national ...

Japan became the first country to qualify for the 2026 men’s World Cup after it beat Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo were enough for ...

The 1st Airborne Wing, Japan’s only parachute umbrella unit, conducts an exercise at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Narishino Exercise Area, Jan. 11, 2026. Credit: Japanese Ministry of Defense ...

Japan will take the spotlight at next year’s Cannes market, the business hub of the Cannes Film Festival, after being named the 2026 Country of Honor — a recognition that will see the nation lead the ...

Nestle saw Japan as a potential market for coffee, but it could not overtake the tea culture until it decided to build a whole generation of coffee lovers ...

28/10/2025 - The Asian nation’s rich cinematic history and vibrant contemporary industry will be highlighted during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Japan will be the Country of Honour at the next Marché ...