According to yoga instructor Rick Shugarman, four simple stretches are all you need to deliver big benefits. “This routine ...

MSDF officers will command the ships, while GSDF troops form the core crew, highlighting a rare inter-service synergy in Japan’s traditionally siloed military. This step aligns with Japan’s evolving ...

Let's uncover this Japanese secret! Before we reveal the star exercise, it's essential to understand why this technique is so effective. Maintaining correct posture naturally activates the abdominal ...

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For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa ...

TOKYO: Shares in Japan's biggest car companies fell on Thursday (Mar 27) after US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on auto imports to take effect next week. The world's top ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

The average American adult spends more than half of their day sitting. Whether it’s working at a desk, commuting, or watching TV, most people lead highly sedentary lifestyles. Studies show that ...

"Bad" posture is often correctable with stretches and strengthening exercises, as well as simple changes in the way you sit and stand throughout the day. Be patient—typically, correcting your posture ...

During the 1962 China-India conflict, opposition MPs suggested a secret sitting, but Prime Minister Nehru rejected the idea, insisting the public should be informed. Rules allow the government to ...

Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has snubbed Sir Keir Starmer's plans for Ukraine. The prime minister has suggested a "coalition of the willing", made up of several European and NATO ...