With the first half of 2025 in the rear view mirror, it’s time to reflect on professional wrestling’s greatest triumphs over the past six months.

Katarzyna Karpowicz immersed herself in Tokyo’s music scene to master the koto — a traditional Japanese string instrument.

As Japan's dwindling population increasingly migrates to cities, 450 rural schools close each year. Now, some are being ...

The ultimate Japan drugstore guide to women's health products—from pain relief and tampons to herbal remedies and sanitary ...

One of the most acclaimed directors of all time, Kurosawa made films that crossed cultural barriers to reveal universal ...

The Japanese adaptation of the hit Korean series Marry My Husband is set to premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video ...

Japan is a beautiful country and a highly coveted travel destination, renowned for its rich culture, stunning biodiversity, and intriguing architecture. Another favorite feature of Japan is the ...

What can world cinema — watching movies made outside of Hollywood — teach us about film as an art form and about life?

Wind Breaker Season 2 Episode 10 will see Tsubakino continue his fight against Shuhei Suzuri, as Sakura and the others prevent interruptions. Don’t miss it; get the release date, recap and more here.

Japanese traffic lights are blue instead of the green Americans know, ... The character used for blue in Kanji is the same as 'qīng' in Hanzi, which can be used for 'nature's color', ...

One of the most notorious cases dates back to 1994, when a couple, Shigeru and Ayako Sato, named their newborn son “Akuma”, which means “Devil” in Japanese. Shigeru defended his choice, telling ...

Japan has begun enforcing a law aimed at curbing the rise of unconventional and sometimes bewildering baby names – a move officials say will streamline administrative systems but which also ...