It was while walking the (deceptively long) stretch between Odeonsplatz and St. Ludwig that I first encountered the ...

Akira Kurosawa is synonymous with Seven Samurai, but he made many other movies that have become just as important, from Ikiru ...

A photo exhibit featuring traditional Japanese tattoo art, called "American Irezumi" is coming to San Francisco's Main ...

Shinichirō Watanabe’s Samurai Champloo blends samurai action, hip-hop culture, and bold storytelling into one unforgettable ...

When buying unique and practical souvenirs from Japan, there's truly something for everyone. Japanese souvenirs often stand out for their craftsmanship and thoughtful design, whether it's a ...

While expectations are high for Japan’s anime production industry to expand further, there are still workplace problems such as low wages and long work hours. Some creators have complained that they ...

Following the popularity of the AI-generated images in Studio Ghibli-style that took over the internet a few weeks ago, Japanese lawmakers are considering making them illegal. The images ...

I have been granted the extraordinary privilege of seeing Osaka from a place of supreme comfort. As I write from 33 stories above the city’s bustling streets, I’m propped up on Simmons bedding ...

and unique watercolor character art.” A standard wave of Star Wars The Black Series and The Vintage Collection figures will also launch for Star Wars Celebration Japan starting at 12pm PT / 3pm ...

Three sets of Japanese Samurai armour, originally gifted to Malta in 1862 as part of a diplomatic mission, have been restored and reassembled by expert conservators in Japan. Heritage Malta said ...

The delegation included Yukichi Fukuzawa, a prominent Samurai and philosopher whose legacy remains central to Japan’s modernisation. With restoration led by experts at the Kyoto Art Restoration Centre ...