Residents of Littlemore, Oxford, are using historic Japanese wooden clappers, hyōshigi, for neighbourhood patrols to deter criminals after tyre slashings and a stabbing. Councillor David Henwood explains how the method builds community spirit.
A Japanese robotic toothbrush promises a thorough clean in half the time. The g.EN device, designed for accessibility, has smashed its £107k crowdfunding target. Read more.
Yamagata, Japan's self-proclaimed ramen kingdom, battles Niigata for culinary supremacy. Discover the city's noodle obsession, its historic roots, and the surprising health risks behind the beloved comfort food.
Okunoshima, a Japanese island once home to a secret poison gas factory, is now overrun by rabbits. But its Instagram fame hides a precarious reality for the animals and a forgotten history. Discover the island's dual legacy.
The anime film 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' earns over $70m in its US debut, highlighting the genre's rise from niche art to a global economic powerhouse. Discover how anime is reshaping entertainment.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested after a violent assault at a Yokohama Rubber plant near Tokyo left multiple people with stab wounds and chemical injuries. Read the latest updates.
Explore the dangerous world of 1980s Japanese hardcore punk as Lip Cream, Death Side & the Nurse recall societal rejection, violent gigs, and the thrill of rebellion. New album reissues revive this explosive era.
UK scientists are releasing biological agents like South American weevils to combat invasive plants such as floating pennywort and Japanese knotweed, aiming to protect native wildlife.
The Chicago White Sox have bolstered their rebuild by signing Japanese home run record-holder Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million contract. Discover the details of the deal.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
Discover the recipe for Humble Chicken's citrusy Yuzu Vesper, a martini-style pre-mix of gin, sake and Japanese vodka. Perfect for Christmas parties or as a unique homemade gift.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sees her slogan 'Work to Win' named the 2025 buzzword of the year. Discover the story behind this political catchphrase and its cultural impact.
Discover how an architect-designed Japanese sauna and Scandi cabin in Sussex woodland convert sauna sceptics. Experience wild swimming, woodland views and sustainable design.
Kirby Air Riders dominates Japanese charts with 195,594 sales, but struggles in the UK at number 12. Explore the cultural divide in gaming preferences and Nintendo's market challenges.
Explore Shinji Sōmai's 1993 film Moving, a hypnotic portrait of a 12-year-old's coming-of-age amidst her parents' separation in Japan's lost decade. Stream now.
A decaying £4 million Victorian mansion in Chelsea, overrun by Japanese knotweed, is causing property values to plummet and leaving residents unable to sell their homes. Discover the full story.
Discover how Brazil, Japan, Germany and California are using artificial intelligence to enhance democratic processes, reduce court backlogs and engage voters more effectively.
A rare three-metre giant oarfish, famed in Japanese folklore as a herald of disaster, was found on a Tasmanian beach. Scientists confirm there's no link to earthquakes.
Remembering Tatsuya Nakadai, the iconic Japanese actor celebrated for his roles in Akira Kurosawa's Ran and The Human Condition. Discover his remarkable career spanning over 150 films.
Furious Chelsea residents claim a neighbour's derelict property, overrun with 10ft knotweed and foxes, is making their million-pound homes unsellable. They demand council action.
Chinese travel advisory for Japan triggers market slump after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Shiseido shares fall 9% as diplomatic row escalates. Read the full analysis.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi survives on just 2-4 hours sleep nightly, prompting concerns about work-life balance in a nation struggling with overwork culture and karoshi deaths.
Discover Moi, Soho's major 2025 restaurant opening. Experience high-end Japanese cuisine crafted from premium British ingredients in a vibrant, foliage-filled setting.
Tatsuya Nakadai, iconic Japanese actor known for roles in Ran, Yojimbo and The Human Condition trilogy, has died from pneumonia aged 92. Discover his cinematic legacy.
A groundbreaking Japanese theatre production reimagines Shakespeare's Henry VIII with an all-female cast, transforming the Tudor monarch's six wives into the central focus of this revolutionary adaptation.