Japan captivates travelers with its rich tapestry of culture, history, and traditions, and among its most remarkable features is the profound respect and discipline that permeates society. This ...

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Jan. 11 ...

I have traveled to Japan more than five times. Each time I've been there, I have experienced "omotenashi," which roughly translates to "the spirit of selfless hospitality," according to The Japan ...

The "keep-the-way-open" rule is common in urban regions across Japan to allow those in a hurry to walk through one side unhindered. However, the etiquette varies depending on the region.

Still, the whole bruhaha could have been avoided if the couple had just remembered a simple part of ramen restaurant etiquette: every person should order a person’s worth of food. Japan's snowy escape ...

The practice of slurping noodles in Japanese and Korean dining culture is celebrated as a sign of appreciation and enjoyment, ...

SAITAMA--Authorities in this prefecture just north of Tokyo are moving to enforce escalator etiquette to crack down ... according to data by the Japan Elevator Association, an industry group.