Journey through the beautiful seasons of Japan in a "best selection" throwback to our hidden wonders of 2023, starting with the latest end-of-year discoveries.
Supervisor Shinichi Kitaoka and editor Jun Iio examine the political upheavals of the Heisei era, shedding new light on the past 30 years of Japanese politics.
In 2023, Princess Kako undertook many official duties, championing inclusivity, including engaging with the hearing-impaired communities in Japan and Peru.
Initially marketed for Halloween, the secret of the hand-crafted "tax hike glasses" lies in the political parody of "tax" and "party" this holiday season.
Sanrio President Tomokuni Tsuji shares exclusive insights into taking the business of kawaii global 50 years after it brought the world Hello Kitty.
In an interview, Nobukatsu Fujioka and Yumiko Yamamoto discuss J Mark Ramseyer’s new book on comfort women, recently translated into Japanese and Korean.
Is there a hidden message in the famous poetry anthology "Hyakunin Isshu?" Artist Mimei Sakamoto shares how her upcoming musical explores this theory.
South Korea must adhere to its agreements or lose international trust. It must recognize those parties out to destroy the foundations of Japan-Korea relations.
Durable international ties depend on shared values and material interests, and for democracies, the foundation of such is ultimately individual liberty.
Legends of the Japanese samurai era are on full display through February 24 in the Sumida Hokusai Museum's latest exhibit titled Hokusai and the Samurai World.
We wish Emperor Emeritus Akihito a happy 90th birthday and celebrate his active research work, engaged lifestyle, and recovery from his heart problem in 2022.
Relive 2023 through the trending words of the year! The slogan of a talented manager who led the Hanshin Tigers baseball team to victory tops our...