Edo period in Japan lasted from 1603 to 1867/1868. During this time the country was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate.

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For instance, great Asian horror movies – like thrillers based in Japan like Audition – are so distinct in tone and their means of shock that they have essentially become an entire subgenre ...

And a visit to Japan for the best skincare and makeup goods should be on everyone's wishlist. Good thing you don’t always need a passport to indulge in the best Japanese formulas, especially ...

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A deadly knife attack on a Japanese schoolboy in China has stoked frictions between the two countries and raised safety concerns at a time when China is trying to attract foreigners for work and ...

Investopedia / Alex Dos Diaz Kaizen is a Japanese business philosophy that encourages continuous improvement involving employees at all levels of a company. The word kaizen is often translated as ...

Record rainfall has brought deadly flooding and landslides to a coastal region of Japan still recovering from a devastating New Year’s Day earthquake. Japan’s weather agency issued its highest ...

TOKYO, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Japan Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday the government will continue to analyse the impact of the strengthening yen on the economy and respond appropriately.

The new iPhone 16 smartphone series of U.S. technology giant Apple went on sale in Japan on Friday, with more than 10 enthusiasts lined up at an Apple store in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward in the morning ...

Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest on Friday, following a crowded race that ended in a runoff vote.

TOKYO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday the government will aim to compile a supplementary budget after the lower house election expected to be held later ...