Burdened with household chores and outdated notions about work, Japanese women get the least amount of sleep among 33 countries surveyed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

As Japan's dwindling population increasingly migrates to cities, 450 rural schools close each year. Now, some are being transformed into unique inns. The morning sun filters through tall windows, ...

Government and experts warn that Japanese people are not getting enough good quality sleep, risking health issues, irritation and a loss of focus at work. https://p ...

A centuries-old Japanese sleep practice could be the key to revitalizing rest. While Western preferences prioritize plush mattresses and abundant bedding, the Japanese approach to rest favors a ...

The Nov. 25 editorial "Throwaway workers" could have been written about gaijin English teachers — perhaps the most expendable workforce in recent memory. What irony that young Japanese employees now ...