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

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

Zoro's voice actor in One Piece, Kazuya Nakai has also presented his talents as Sakai Jin in the popular action adventure ...

The Tōkaidō was the most important route in 19th-century Japan. It connected Edo (modern-day Tokyo), the de facto capital ...

A staple of Japanese cooking, teishoku provides a well-balanced and harmonious eating experience that has fed generations.

set to be held on May 21 and 22 at the historic ROHM Theater in Kyoto. Japanese historic synth-pop trio Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) were also unveiled as the Symbol of Music Awards Japan for it's ...

Maria Grazia Chiuri's pre-fall 2025 collection honored Christian Dior's fascination with florals and birds as well as his ...

Kakunodate, in Akita Prefecture, is famous for its graceful cherry blossoms and rich samurai history. This charming town ...

Beyond the bright lights of Tokyo or Kyoto lies the smallest and most seldom visited of Japan's four main islands, Shikoku. Here visitors will discover a quieter and more traditional Japan, and a ...

Beginning in the 17th century, the Nakasendo trail connected Kyoto and Edo, now modern-day Tokyo. Along this path, 69 designated post towns operated as resting stations where weary travelers could ...

Otomate released Hakuōki Shinkai: Tenun no Shō, the latest in the Hakuōki Shinkai line of games, for Nintendo Switch in 2022. The story of the game franchise and its anime adaptations centers around ...

You must defeat five Samurai Daisho to unlock the chest. This golden body armor is found in Nijo Palace, in the middle of Kyoto — look for the large square fortress surrounded by water.