For Gu Chuan and his wife, relocating from China to Japan appeared to be a logical choice. Last year, when China’s economy slowed and optimism about job prospects dimmed, the Beijing-based tech worker ...

TOKYO (AP) -- Ryuichi Ichinokawa's life could be right out of the movie "Rental Family" as the founder nearly two decades ago of the Heart Project business in Japan, which he bills as a surrogate ...

Fix up an old house, make the yard nice, grow your own crops, and become self-sufficient. View the cherry blossoms in the spring; Attend the festival in the summer; Eat roasted sweet potatoes in the ...

This image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Brendan Fraser, left, and and Akira Emoto in a scene from "Rental Family." (James Lisle/Searchlight Pictures via AP) TOKYO (AP) — Ryuichi Ichinokawa's ...

It is often said the journey is always more beautiful than the destination, and life has a journey that often reminds us of the same in its own way. However, we often feel stuck in a cycle of ...

Japan is known not just for its culture and innovation but also for its timeless philosophies that promote peace, balance, and happiness. Most Japanese wellness practices are rooted in mindfulness and ...

A journey through Japan highlighting culture, food, and unforgettable sights. Ten seconds in the Oval Office that overshadowed Trump’s drug-price win Whistleblower docs show Maxwell seeking ...

For Mio Suhara, peace and productivity come with free refills of coffee, soda and soft-serve ice cream. Two or three times a week, the 54-year-old blogger retreats to her local Kaikatsu Club — an ...

Prudential produced a big third-quarter jump in earnings, with all of its businesses turning profits. The insurer’s bedrock U.S. businesses reported adjusted operating income before taxes of $1.15 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zach Schenfisch is a Midwest-based writer who covers golf. Japan is a place where tradition meets innovation. Ancient temples ...