Dr Tarang Krishna emphasises the Japanese principle 'Hara Hachi Bu,' which suggests stopping eating at 80% full to aid digestion and maintain health. Following the 'Hara Hachi Bu' principle of eating ...

Japan insists the Izumo-class is only a helicopter destroyer. Yet it looks and operates almost exactly like a modern aircraft carrier—with one major legal obstacle standing in the way. From post-war ...

Think Japan is problem-free? Think again. In this video, I uncover a surprising issue in Tokyo: stolen cars that are abandoned, creating a growing urban problem. See how this happens and what it ...

Japan’s government is weighing the introduction of penalties for men who buy sex, marking a potential sea change in the country’s approach to prostitution. Lawmakers and women’s advocacy groups argue ...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to eradicate prostitution involving Japanese women targeting foreign tourists after Japan was recently labeled a “new sex tourism country.” Takaichi said during a ...

At 100 years old, sushi master Jiro Ono continues his pursuit of perfection at Sukiyabashi Jiro, a testament to his lifelong dedication. His unwavering commitment to craft, discipline, and purpose has ...

Japanese botanist Kenji Suetsugu's childhood fascination with ghost flowers led to a career uncovering their secrets. These unique mycoheterotrophic plants survive without photosynthesis by ...

Find out about the longevity secret of a 100-year-old Japanese chef from the popular food documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Usually, in the conversation of longevity, there's often a search for a ...

Jiro Ono's restaurant earned three Michelin stars in 2007, making him the first sushi chef to achieve this. It kept the rating until 2019, when he was recognised by Guinness World Records as the ...

Much ado has been made about America's worsening sex drought. But America's dry spell is nowhere near as severe as Japan's. There, the sexual landscape has been parched for some time. In a paper ...

Ming Gao receives funding from the Swedish Research Council. This research was produced with support from the Swedish Research Council grant “Moved Apart” (nr. 2022-01864). Ming Gao is a member of ...

A host club in Kabukicho, Tokyo, where elegantly dressed women serve drinks and engage in conversation with clients. Many clients become regulars, returning to spend time with their favorite hostess.