Japan has spent decades making its buildings more resilient to earthquakes. Similar changes could be difficult for the US to implement.

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Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Urbanisation is reshaping the world, with more than 4.3 billion people—55% of the global population—now residing in cities. By 2050, this figure is expected to reach 68% , reflecting both demographic ...

JETRO and Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium held a media event for overseas and English-language media on February 4 ...

When Shota Imanaga arrived at camp last spring, the Japanese pitcher was grateful for how much his new Cubs teammates and the ...

“Not only is that a prime piece of real estate, but the increasing challenges, the environmental challenges, of operating a stockyard in a major city, is pretty tricky.” A rare big-city sight ...

If Rüdiger isn’t ultimately fit to face City, Madrid may be forced into fielding 21-year-old Asencio alongside midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni in central defense. The Frenchman has played the ...

Maps from WXCHARTS, which uses Metdesk data, show a wave of purple arriving in the south of England on February 11 at around midday. Much of the south coast, including cities like Southampton ...

A map shows the best-performing U.S. cities and metropolitan areas in 2024, decided based on 13 metrics. Raleigh in North Carolina came out on top. A map shows the best-performing U.S. cities and ...

After days of research, we settled on a two-week itinerary. Vast and vibrant, Japan’s capital city Tokyo can be overwhelming as a first stop. To make the most of our stay, we hired a guide.

With over 36 million visitors last year, tourism in Japan is booming ... for a photo opportunity and did not notice the train. Major cities, including Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, have been hit ...