This year, the Tokyo International Film Festival will host 33 world premieres along with broadcasts of the planned talks events. Here are some points to know.
With prices for childhood hobbies surpassing the 6-digit mark, toys are child's play no more as collectors turn their childhood stash into riches.
Ongoing community efforts in a city in western Tokyo have been the key factor in the partial recovery of a rare Japanese salamander population.
"We need to hurry if we want to bring them back alive. A solution that comes too late won't be a solution at all, just a...
The two American League stars' huge popularity and success on the field make them the top favorites for the award. Both men deserve the recognition.
A risky project in the world's highest mountain range is estimated to cost Nepal 10% of its GDP. Experts worry it could be another one of...
As China wields its economic power to recast the global order, Japanese technology may prove an effective deterrent against the regime's intimidation tactics.
Home to the world's only shrine built to the air, Asahi Town in Yamagata Prefecture is speaking out about the importance of clean air, both at...
Winning an unprecedented third term at the 20th Chinese Communist Party congress will give Xi Jinping the freedom to change the status quo by force.
Metaverse, digital garden cities, new tech:some of the themes found throughout CEATEC 2022 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, in person for the first time since 2019.
Nearly one-half of Japan’s seaborne trade is carried along the Indian Ocean route, which remains vital for Japan’s tanker fleet and economic interests.
A Sony-Honda venture is developing software-focused luxury EVs, including metaverse connection, automation, and increased personalization.