Japan's convenience stores are national institutions. They are also facing growing needs to change and adapt in ways that reveal much about Japan as a nation.
Cities and Infrastructure
Japan’s cities, trains, roads and more
A look at the things in Japan that move or move people
Japan’s cities are living laboratories of design, living, transport. The country’s infrastructure is equally unique in many ways. See how they function, how they grow, and what they reveal about the country’s future.
Japan’s akiya (vacant homes) have gone from rural curiosity to a nationwide reality with 9 million empty homes. But how did we get to the staggering numbers?
The future looked bright for EVs in Japan. Until it all of a sudden didn’t. Today, EV momentum has all but stalled. So what happened?
From Tokyo to Fukuoka, many Japanese buildings look like they have been dipped in bathroom tiles. Here's why.