Sanrio announced Wednesday that it was cutting ties with the popular Japanese TV drama Vivant following criticism the series ...

As Ueno Zoo’s beloved pandas prepare to return to China, the Panda Carnival will feature an exhibition, panda-themed products ...

As Japan’s most famous ski hubs grow busier every winter, you may be looking for a quieter, less touristy winter destination ...

A look into the history of wolves in Japan and why the traditional myth of the werewolf doesn't really exist in Japanese ...

Explore the Isumi region’s food culture, from prized local seafood and intimate kaiseki restaurants to gelato made with local ...

From Paris to Madagascar, protesters are flying the One Piece flag. How a manga French adults once dismissed became the ...

On Tuesday, publisher Kodansha announced that Tetsuya Chiba, the illustrator of Ashita no Joe and the first manga artist to ...

The JMA issued an emergency warning after initial automated data suggested a magnitude 9.9 earthquake near the Kuril Islands.

Named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places, Mirukashi Salon in Kyushu gives guests a chance to immerse themselves in Japan's ...

Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will shut down on November 30 in preparation for its first major renovation in over 12 years ...

Step back in time for a Showa-era Halloween, with Sunset Hill Shopping Street transforming into a festive autumn wonderland.

The new “Kaoru Asakusa Lantern Project” invites visitors to discover the area in a different light, both literally and ...