Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes. The results are reshaping elder care.

Japan’s government is actively pushing robots into jobs that workers increasingly refuse to do, from lifting elderly patients in nursing homes to running repetitive tasks at rural factories. The ...

NARA, JAPAN’S ancient capital, is known for its temples and for its deer, which are said to be messengers of the gods. Recently these beloved cervids have become embroiled in a very earthly mess.

Fernando Lira is a 35-year-old Dutch entrepreneur who originally moved to Fukuoka to learn Japanese. Working inside Japanese offices reshaped how he understands professional dress, hierarchy, and ...