During my recent tour, my attention was drawn to three bronze statues in the Central Hall of the Diet building ... on and insights into contemporary Japan and its culture.

Plus, the Japanese diet — generally healthy and light — is sometimes credited with longevity. Here are the 42 best dishes to try in Japan. Tonkatsu is a thick, deep-fried pork cutlet that is ...

At nearly 400 feet, Sanjusangendo Hall is the longest wooden structure in Japan (there are archery contests held along the length of the hall every yeah). And lining its lengthy walls is a rare ...

What’s more, by restricting our calorie intake, we can extend our lives. Personally, the Japanese diet has had a profound effect on my health. I almost never have a cold anymore and have more ...

When the Lower House was dissolved in 2012, the LDP, Komeito, and the now-defunct Democratic Party of Japan which was in power at the time, agreed to slash the number of Diet members to make the ...

Our recent study now suggests that following a traditional Japanese diet may also be beneficial for brain health—and better ...

What the annual income and terms of office for Japanese lawmakers tell us about bribery and corruption in the Diet. Abe was the first Japanese PM in 15 years to attend the Chinese embassy in Tokyo ...

Food for a long and healthy life When it comes to the health benefits of a traditional Japanese diet, it seems the proof is in the pudding — or the lack of it. Japan’s low obesity rates ...