A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi ...

If modern life had a soundtrack, it would be the low, constant hum of an overactive mind. We replay conversations, fear the worst, obsess over the future, replay and overthink about the past, and by ...

Levi Pells, 32, was born in Texas and raised in Hawaii. After college, he moved to Japan — first as a teacher, later as a recruiter in Tokyo — chasing success left him feeling empty He runs digital ...

Beginning Nov. 1, more than 65,000 children will be at risk of losing access to Head Start, the federal early-learning program for low-income families. That's because federal funding for individual ...

Using a VPN for Japan allows you to connect to a server in the country to give you a Japanese IP address. This guide shows you how and the best VPNs for the job. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a ...

Julie Wolfson is a writer and arts educator living Los Angeles who focuses on telling stories about the creative process. She has covered the world of coffee visiting farms, roasteries, and cafes ...

When CARL, a Japanese stationery company, was honored with an Honorable Mention in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025, few were surprised. This is, after all, the country where even the smallest ...

It's no secret that walking is wonderful for the body and mind. Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise, but also offers a host of health benefits — from improving cardiovascular health and ...

Japanese automakers appear to have begun to pass on some of the costs of U.S. tariffs through to U.S. car buyers, according to the latest batch of pricing data. In July, export prices in yen terms of ...

Despite repeated attacks on the program, Head Start has a 60-year track record of providing high-quality services that prepare young children for school and set families up for success. Head Start is ...

It seems like there’s always a new workout trend sweeping the internet. First it was the 12-3-30 treadmill routine, then my social feeds started getting flooded with reformer pilates videos, and now ...

New to Japanese cooking? These 10 easy recipes are the perfect place to start! From classic comfort dishes like miso soup and gyudon to quick favorites like teriyaki chicken and onigiri, this beginner ...