Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...

One eating rule common in Japan and some other Asian countries could aid you in your weight loss journey. 'Hara hachi bun me' refers to eating your food until you're 80% full, with the Japanese ...

“You have to understand, K-pop music is based on ‘80s Japanese pop. So, as long as we strive forward, we can do it.” Japan already has a presence in the U.S. mainstream through video games ...

IWO-TO, Japan — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito visited Iwo Jima on Monday and paid tribute to thousands of Japanese and Americans who died in one of World War II's bloodiest battles. Naruhito and ...

Animated films of the 80s featured themes of courage and friendship, becoming genre classics. Hayao Miyazaki's films rose in ...

So it may have been a while since your last date in Japan and you’re looking for something new. The guy from Tsutaya isn’t your cup of tea and you’re now moving on — to the world of dating apps in ...

It's been 80 years since US forces invaded Okinawa, beginning one of the bloodiest battles of World War Two. More than 200,000 people lost their lives as fighting engulfed Japan's southern prefecture.

Police in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of attempting to defraud an 80-year-old woman out of 3 million yen. According to police, Hiroaki Taguchi, a fire ...

West Japan Railway (JR West) on Wednesday built a station building that consists of parts made with 3D printer technology. The station building in Wakayama Prefecture is the world's first to be ...

or more than 80 percent, were women or children under the age of 12. Although Zamami residents were forced to cooperate with the Japanese soldiers, the troops prioritized the convenience of the ...

Studio Ghibli is a legendary Japanese animation studio founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and Toshio Suzuki. It is known for producing some of the most beautifully crafted, emotionally ...