Tim Hornyak

The night-time refuges in Japan are popular with mothers who can relax knowing their crying child is not disturbing anyone at home

The mayor of Fujinomiya says those who scale Japan’s tallest peak when it is officially closed endanger the lives of rescue workers

Japan’s royals are running out of male heirs, and have riled some observers by proposing to restore old family branches but not allow women to take the throne

In Nara, Japan, where the animals are designated as a national natural monument, a fawn has gained honorary admission — no entrance exam required

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A lifelong collector turned one unforgettable concert into a museum celebrating the Fab Four’s enduring impact in Japan.

In a country where overwork is a public health problem, Sanae Takaichi’s claim to sleep only three hours a night drew sharp criticism

Cup Noodle has an answer to 40C temperatures — just add fridge water. Our correspondent popped to the shop

Vanishing Japan: Modern Architecture, Gone But Not Forgotten By Naomi Pollock In Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities , Thekla is an imaginary

By High in the foothills of the Wallowa Mountains stands a compact home of white walls, wood and shingle.