A group of Zainichi Korean women met in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on May 21. These women came from Utoro in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture ...

The British share their trait for indirect politeness with another culture — Japanese (“It would be so much easier if we said what we thought”, Opinion, April 19; “A conversational filler that’s ...

By STEVE PFARRER For the Gazette Stephen Platt, who teaches 19th and 20th century Chinese history at the University of ...

At Expo 2025, NTT debuted “CHO KABUKI Powered by IOWN,” a theater performance synchronizing live and virtual performers in ...

“CHO KABUKI Powered by IOWN” tells the story of Princess Miku (performed by Hatsune Miku) and Tadanobu (performed by Shidō Nakamura), who battle the Azure Dragon [no relation to Redmond, just a blue ...

John J. Tkacik, Jr. is a retired US foreign service officer who has served in Taipei and Beijing and is now director of the ...

Emmy-winning actress Loretta Swit, best known for her iconic portrayal of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on M*A*S*H's 11 ...

Many users believed the footage to be real and praised the act as a bold protest stunt. However, fact-checkers have now confirmed it was a digitally manipulated creation ...

The Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta is returning for its third edition with more than 40 films from over 20 countries.

Witch Watch Episode 9 is strongest when it delves into the serious and emotional side of its characters rather than ...

Set to take place in Malta's capital of Valletta from June 21-29, the fest will screen more than 40 films and offer ...

Daiso’s vibrant pink storefront on Aurora Avenue stands out like a beacon of bargain-hunting hope in Seattle’s often gray landscape. Photo credit: Harver Yang At Daiso in Seattle, that feeling isn’t ...