The Academy Awards for Miyazaki and Yamazaki's films are a tribute to Japanese film culture, which values artisanal craftsmanship and...
Released in February, the Disney+ series SHOGUN is taking the world by storm. In a video, clip, star Hiroyuki Sanada shares his passion for the new...
Acclaimed specialist Paul Martin brings new insights into the timeless art of Japanese swords in a bite-size documentary series that is also available online.
During a stroll in Tsuzuki Ward in Yokohama, a photojournalist came across a footbridge with a 93-meter-long slope that looks like a maze from above.
Richard Wagner's classic opera Tristan und Isolde runs for six nights to March 29 in Tokyo. Conductor Kazushi Ono talks about his life and latest production.
The life and photographic career of Takuma Nakahira (1938-2015) is the subject of an exhibition at the National Museum of Modern Art. On through Apil 7.
By turning their backs and reinforcing coverups, schools are multiplying the tragic consequences of bullying by students and its toxic consequences in society.
Japanese films saw impressive wins at the 96th Academy Awards, bringing home Oscars in the Best Animated Feature and Best Visual Effects Categories.
This book review introduces author Evan Thomas's new, intimate insights into the thinking of three key men who played decisive roles in ending the Pacific War.
Osaka's new competition featured creative rice lovers making "omusubi" from their favorite local ingredients, attracting entries and fans from around Japan.
Japanese cranes, one of the world's rarest cranes and a symbol of longevity, perform stunning winter courtship dances at a sanctuary in Hokkaido.
Kimono bolts and noren dyed using both traditional and innovative methods adorned the Myoshoji riverside, which has been the home of fabric dyers for centuries.