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

The company plans to open about 10 Moomin outlets mainly in large cities in the next five years. The Moomins are particularly popular in Japan, with several animated adaptations aired since the 1960s.

Those little troll dolls you see hanging from people's backpacks are the result of an innovative marketing scheme.

Bibliophiles can rejoice as they'll be able to explore Books Kinokuniya's new Raffles City outlet — originally slated to open ...

Japanese bookstore chain Book Kinokuniya will open its new bookstore ahead of schedule on Jul. 18 at Raffles City Shopping ...

Japan is no stranger to seismic activity. As one of the most earthquake-prone countries on Earth, it sits atop four major tectonic plates, making it a hotbed for geological activity. This isn’t ...

Taiwanese rice exports to Japan reached 7,759 tonnes in the first five months of this year, a sixfold increase amid a 101.7 percent price surge in Japanese-grown rice compared with the same period ...

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.

Prickly pear cactus is gaining appeal in Japan for being rich in minerals, fibre and other nutrients, used in dishes from tempura to ramen.

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

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

Here, you can check out some video games that are more popular in Japan than in the rest of the world.