From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — or rage?

A DIY art space, a bounce house wonderland and a cat cafe are just a few of the places where you can get your kawaii fix around town.

How Hello Kitty helped post-WWII Japan conquer the world Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and cultural soft power.

Hunter first visited Japan in 1920, when he was invited by Professor Isoo Abe to coach at Waseda University. Wealthier Keio University offered him a job; he coached there in 1921. In 1928 he ...

President Donald Trump mentioned the ‘Japan bowling ball test’ in his latest ‘non-tariff cheating’ warning to trade partners. In a post on Truth Social, the 78-year-old mentioned ...

Provides an overview of Japan, including key dates and facts about this East Asian country.

Japan announces new policy barring entry to foreigners with outstanding medical bills and requiring visitors staying over three months to join the national health care program.

Japan became the first country to qualify for the 2026 men’s World Cup after it beat Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday.

He brought cutting-edge technology to Japan by working with regional partners, helping companies adopt state-of-the-art solutions, and driving innovation throughout the Japanese tech landscape.

Residents and the authorities in Japan are baffled after a mysterious, large metal sphere was found ashore earlier this week. The sphere, which is about 1.5m wide, was spotted on a beach in ...

"Dragon Ball" fans on Wednesday celebrated 40 years of the globally beloved Japanese manga, anime and video game franchise, just months after creator Akira Toriyama's unexpected death. The ...

Japan becomes the first non-host nation to qualify for the 2026 men’s World Cup, with the three host countries already assured a spot in the 48-team tournament.