A matcha craze has led to soaring demand and prices, frustrating cafes and customers. Will the same happen to its 'cousin' hojicha? There has been a much-documented global shortage of matcha over the ...

Skip the picked-over multi-brand stores, find the gingko-lined backstreets, and take a midday bathhouse break. Pick up ...

Hiroshi Fujiwara and Starbucks Japan have reunited for a special “BBTEA by FRAGMENT ” offering and a reusable cup.

For Chen, hashi okis are an unsung yet essential supporting player in Japanese tablescaping, and an easy, affordable, and ...

We review the top 10 best luxury hotels in Bangkok. These include Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, Anantara Siam Bangkok, Atheene, Four Seasons Hotel ...

The Japan Meteorological Agency has begun using the label "data not available" when tsunami observation systems are damaged and unable to function.

President Donald Trump reached a trade deal with Japan that will impose 15% tariffs on US imports from the country, including its auto sector, while creating a $550 billion fund backed by the ...

Amenities include a 65-inch TV, Bluetooth speakers, a Nespresso coffee machine and, of course, a traditional Japanese tea set.

Tea tree oil, derived from Melaleuca alternifolia, offers anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits for hair. It clears blocked follicles, reduces ...

It’s no secret that Japan is a land of numerous cultural sensitivities – which include perfumes. While using them is not an absolute no-no, wearing a strong, overpowering scent is considered intrusive ...

Trading volume in Japan’s power futures is set to climb as companies prepare for expiration of a key agreement between the nation’s largest utilities, a change expected to jolt the market.