Beset by opposition to his budget, Prime Minister Ishiba has had to go through the ordeal of saying sorry and explaining ...

Kiya also has a small, chic gallery space and a cornucopia of Japanese kitchen tools (perfect for gifts) – from ginger graters to tofu strainers. Sometimes described as a Japanese take on ...

For those seeking authentically Japanese souvenirs, the festival offers Mashiko pottery, which dates back to Japan's earliest societies; luxurious Kanazawa gold leaf crafts; renowned Nara inksticks, a ...