Japan

Under The Radar New Japanese probe could help tackle 'graveyard of space junk' encircling Earth

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 23 February 24

Talking Points The country was overtaken by Germany after unexpectedly entering a recession

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 15 February 24

The Week Recommends Yes, Beijing has a museum devoted to tap water

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 14 February 24

The Week Recommends From black-sand beaches to big cat safaris, here are this year's most romantic post-wedding breaks

By The Week Staff Published 13 February 24

Under The Radar Prime minister Fumio Kishida has been at centre of country's 'biggest financial scandal in decades'

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 6 February 24

The Week Recommends Pop off at one of these seven Champagne-centric bars

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 30 January 24

Today's Big Question Relatively low death toll a testament to country's preparedness, say experts

By The Week UK Published 2 January 24

In the Spotlight Studio Ghibli's latest film from the Japanese director has topped the North American box office chart

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 12 December 23

The Explainer People are traveling again … maybe too much

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 10 December 23

The Week Recommends The Green Leaf and Higashiyama Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotels offer ski-in/ski-out access to Japan’s premier resort

By Jo Davey Published 22 November 23

The Explainer Get to know Tokyo before you go

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 6 November 23

Under the Radar Controversy has snowballed since the death of Shinzo Abe

By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published 23 October 23