The country’s objects and ideas, including matcha and emojis, that have had an outsize influence on the world.

More than 20 vehicles in a town on Cape Ann, Mass., have been damaged by a woodpecker in mating season. “You still see him out here,” one resident said. “Peck, peck, peck, peck.” ...

The Telangana government has teamed up with top Japanese businesses to create an Eco Town in Hyderabad that emphasizes ... a high-level visit to Kitakyushu, Japan, a city known around the world ...

Draft horses showcased their strength and speed in a race held in Wakuya Town, Miyagi Prefecture, in northeastern Japan. Fifteen horses from the Tohoku region and Hokkaido took part in the ...

Ascott is expanding into key and emerging markets while embracing branded residences, MICE offerings, and cultural ...

The quiet charm of Batemans Bay is at the centre of a heated debate, as proposals emerge for apartment towers up to 100 metres tall to tackle housing affordability and growing demand.

Duck is a relatively small town, with an official population of just 662 residents, according to Census data. According to the town’s website, it’s also the newest community in the Outer Banks.

Everything at The Shoregate is done really well, and its clear the owners and staff couldn’t be more in love with the town ...