In June 1925, concern over “the moral effects of the Western dancing” on Japanese youth led to restrictions on social venues.

The service was reported by SCMP and has since gained attention for its unique concept. A Japanese funeral home launched a ‘coffin cafe’ to help visitors reflect on life and death.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris attended the state funeral on Tuesday. TOKYO -- Thousands of protesters opposed to the state-funded funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lined the ...

TOKYO (AP) — Several hundred protesters demanded the cancellation of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state funeral as they shouted slogans and waved banners Friday in a Tokyo park.

In an innovative twist on funeral traditions, a 120-year-old funeral home in Japan has introduced a “coffin cafe” where visitors can lie in a casket and reflect on life and death. This new ...