Unwritten social rules abound in Japan – and can be a constant source of stress and anxiety for the uninitiated. Whether you’re in a casual or business setting, a proper greeting is essential if you ...

There is no perfect way to raise children. But if you are despairing because of unruly kids, adopting some Japanese parenting methods could be the way to go. Japanese parenting emphasises ...

Students at DeGrazia Elementary School are chanting about ice cream and broccoli, but it's not because they're hungry. All of the third- through eighth-grade classes at the school, 5051 W. Overton ...

There is no one way to raise children and many different cultures across the globe will offer their own insights on how is best to parent. But looking at different parenting methods, author Lisa ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

There’s no perfect way to raise children. But if you’re despairing because of unruly kids, adopting some Japanese parenting methods could be the way to go. Japanese parenting emphasises unconditional ...

Lines of cherry trees in full bloom are seen in this April 3, 2026, file photo unrelated to the story. (Mainichi/Tadayuki Otake) Whenever this blind Mainichi Shimbun reporter encounters someone in the ...

Whenever this blind Mainichi Shimbun reporter encounters someone in the hallways, restrooms, or elevators at work he makes it a point to greet them to foster a good relationship. Sometimes it's a ...

Former Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (D-Hawaii), the first Asian American woman elected as president of a legislative body, died Friday following a private battle with cancer, according to multiple reports.