-
Inflation vs. deflation: which is worse for national economies?
Today's Big Question Lower prices may be good news for households but prolonged deflation is ‘terrible for the economy’
Today's Big Question -
Fabulous foodie adventures in Peru, Japan and Australia
feature Featuring a Peruvian pilgrimage and foraging in the Volcanic Lakes and Plains
feature -
North Korea launches 1,000km missile towards Japan after threatening US
Speed Read Pyongyang warned Washington of ‘shocking’ repercussions over alleged spy planes
Speed Read -
A Buddhist pilgrimage route in Japan
The Week Recommends Shikoku is known for its forested mountains and slow pace of life
The Week Recommends -
Japan's controversial decision to release radioactive wastewater into the Pacific
Speed Read Japan plans to dump nuclear wastewater into the ocean with the disapproval of many
Speed Read -
Company teaches mask-wearers to smile again
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
feature -
Japanese vending machines to automatically offer free food in earthquakes
Speed Read Supply of nutritional supplements and drinks would be unlocked in the event of a major disaster
Speed Read -
French say coronation quiche is nothing but a ‘savoury tart’
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
feature -
Man throws explosive device at Japanese prime minister
Speed Read
Speed Read -
North Korea and Japan’s difficult history
In Depth New missile launch from Pyongyang wreaks further havoc
In Depth -
Kyoto to Tokyo: a high-speed tour of Japan
The Week Recommends From ancient temples to immersive digital art, just a few days offer a tantalising taste of Japan’s rich culture
The Week Recommends -
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi review: sky-high serenity in Japan’s capital
The Week Recommends Come for the views at Tokyo’s second Four Seasons hotel, but stay for the baths…
The Week Recommends -
Squirrels’ reign of terror in kitchen
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
feature -
Bear meat vending machines a surprise hit
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
feature
