We all recall the futon beds of our youth - small, fold-out beds with thin mattresses that looked far from stylish - but these trending beds are far cry away. These days, Japanese futons are a ...

Modern futons are no longer the uncomfortable, unsightly sofa beds from your college years. The best futons are well constructed, with contemporary designs that fit seamlessly into any living space.

Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward. By Patricia Cohen and River Akira Davis Patricia ...

Our latest lookbook explores how futons and daybeds can offer a tempting spot for relaxation in different residential interior settings. By providing a place to sit, lie down or take a nap with a ...

The downpour drenched the Noto Peninsula on Saturday, triggering landslides and washing away people and homes, Japan’s national broadcaster said. By Yan Zhuang and Miharu Nishiyama Six people ...

Introducing the Japanese head spa. This blissful blend of head massage, essential oils and scalp scrubbing has well and truly taken TikTok by storm, with influencers, experts and ASMR lovers ...

Travel in Japan can be complicated, but careful trip planning reaps huge rewards. Here is what to know before visiting. In the streets of Japan's most renowned entertainment district, Kabukichō ...

Japan's population is in freefall, with fewer babies born, more elderly in the workforce, and a shrinking number of residents overall. The country faces a demographic crisis that policymakers fear ...

They mill about an Ikea canteen on Tuesdays in search of some fun. They arrive dressed a little nicer than usual, ready to talk about their virtues, their past lives and the future. "I’m simple.

TOKYO: Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian aircraft flew around the archipelago for the first time in five years, Tokyo's defence ministry said on Friday (Sep 13). From Thursday morning to ...