French tourism figures reached a new record in 2018 despite weeks of violent "yellow vest" protests that caused a late slump, the national statistics institute (INSEE) said Tuesday.

"Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman and a dozen other prominent parents have agreed to plead guilty in the college admissions bribery scam that ensnared wealthy families and athletic coaches at some of the nation's most selective universities, federal authorities said Monday.

The epic tale of Japan's first foreign-born samurai is soon to hit bookshelves, giving readers a comprehensive picture of a man who witnessed great moments of history but whose story has largely been overlooked in official accounts.

In Japan, job hunting pretty much requires formal dress. Applying for entry-level jobs at large companies means actually visiting their recruiting offices and headquarters for information seminars and interviews, and in order to convey how serious you’ll take the job, you’re expected to dress up.

Does the thought of delivering a speech in front of a crowd, or even a small group, set your knees knockin’ and your heart aflutter? Do you um and ah your way through every presentation or litter your sentences with “you know” or “like?”

Whether it's local delicacies such as champon noodles, beautiful stained glass adorning churches or the famous Meganebashi Bridge, Nagasaki, with its exotic mood and delicious dishes, has charms you won't experience anywhere else.

Marriott has signed a deal to open a second Courtyard hotel in Osaka. Owned by Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing but rented and operated by Sun Frontier Fudousan, the new-build Courtyard by Marriott Osaka Honmachi hotel is expected to open in late 2019.

For many foreigners, working in Japan is a dream come true. Experiencing the culture first-hand by living here and participating in daily life rather than just observing it in passing. But what happens when the grim realities of working life creep into your amazing Japanese experience? What happens if the company work for goes bankrupt, issues layoffs, moves or merges and you lose your job while living here without a follow-up gig on the horizon?

The Justice Ministry plans to require foreign workers entering the country using the new work visas to submit medical certificates, informed sources said.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has enhanced the Wi-Fi service it offers passengers on domestic routes with new features, including additional free onboard video content and updates to the in-flight mobile app.

As a child, Tatsuo Sato was terrified when the Namahage demons roared into his northern Japanese house every year, but in adulthood he mourned as the centuries-old tradition faded away.

Fiji Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Japan Airlines. Under the deal, Japan Airlines will offer almost daily flights between Nadi (NAN) and Tokyo Narita (NRT), with two direct services and options via other Asian gateways Singapore (SIN), and Hong Kong (HKG), utilizing the JL designator code on flights operated by Fiji Airways.