Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

It’s a way for Japan to export not just art, but values ... to influence others through culture, values, and diplomacy rather than force or coercion. For Japan, anime has become a cornerstone ...

It involves increasing the spread of anime and other aspects of Japanese culture overseas. The goal is to generate about 320 billion dollars by 2033. The strategy also calls for improvements in ...

But Tokyo is still the world capital of anime and manga shows, and this year brings another packed slate of highlights to ...

An influential Japanese art form is serving as a bridge to Ukraine ... According to Hirano, anime culture has become an inseparable part of everyone's lives. "Throughout the war, the people ...

The Isekai medium has only been growing in the anime world in recent years. While series can be vastly different, the tales typically have some major elements in common. Normally, an Isekai will focus ...

The Atelier Grognard in Rueil-Malmaison also promises a plunge into Japanese culture, with an exhibition of some 50 objects ...