A preserved and newly restored pod from Japan's iconic Nagakin Capsule Tower is now on view at MoMA in New York.

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The charming characters along with their diverse cast of companions from the series have captivated Japanese audiences for ...

Anime characters often face challenges that connect to long-standing Buddhist and Shintō teachings. In this course, students ...

As Finnish design house Artek marks its 90th anniversary, a Canadian reporter reflects on how its timeless furniture helped ...

Editorial 17:41 JST, June 30, 2025 For the first time in its more than 100-year history, the Japan Shogi Association will be led by a woman. Although shogi is widely viewed as a game for men, it is ...

TOKYO -- "Instagrammable" South Korean-style photo-only weddings are gaining popularity in Japan amid the trend of young couples moving away from lavish ceremonies and receptions.

Amid the rising demand, the number of tea plantations in Japan has fallen to a quarter of what it was 20 years ago. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Matcha is the new drink of choice at hip cafes worldwide, but Japanese producers are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for the powdered green tea. Here's what you need to know about the drink ...

Einstein’s letter to Japan about atomic bomb fails to sell at auction 'To kill in war time, it seems to me, is in no ways better than common murder.' Andrew Paul Jun 25, 2025 12:10 PM EDT ...