Though it recovered in the second half of the year, Japan’s economy barely grew in 2024 as a depreciated yen fueled inflation and strained households. By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno ...

TOKYO -- Net foreign direct investment by Japan in the U.S. reached a record high of 11.73 trillion yen ($77.3 billion) in 2024, Japanese government data shows, continuing its rise while economic ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat. By Finn-Olaf Jones Unlike the high jinks and ...

TOKYO—The Japanese economy expanded faster than expected in the final three months of 2024 thanks to solid corporate spending and external demand, a positive show of strength as the central bank ...

These fleeting, poetic moments encapsulate the essence of yūgen (幽玄) — a Japanese aesthetic that embodies subtlety, depth, and quiet wonder. Unlike beauty that demands attention ...

If you’re easily distracted by your phone then you may want to know how to use WhatsApp on desktop to prevent yourself from having to even pick up your cellphone. There are a range of other ...

Aside from offering gorgeous and solidly built devices, Samsung’s phones come with some of the coolest wallpapers around. Samsung wallpapers are colorful, vibrant, and have plenty of contrast.

The Monster Hunter series exploded in popularity globally after years of success in Japan. How did they do it? The incident happened during a public event where the K-pop star hugged 1,000 fans.

In This Corner of the World is an achingly beautiful anime film that portrays wartime Japan through the eyes ... The film’s use of a graphic novel aesthetic makes it strangely hypnotic, with ...

These are CNET editors’ top picks for best desktop computers, including both Macs and Windows PCs, plus advice on what you should look for in your next desktop. Desktop PCs still pass through ...