An era unto himself, Toshiro Mifune was an enduring icon of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema. Here are some of his most memorable works.
A pop-up maid robot cafe? A_say dreams of making "anime-like beings manifest in reality as if they were alive." With his expertise in robotics, he's on...
Cooperation among the four Malabar powers now only extends to the maritime realm and not to land. Human security too will need to become a focus...
To be held in Tokyo on December 3, WAW!2022 will tackle women's empowerment in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and other disruptions in global stability.
On the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, the Japan, South Korea, US leaders declare they are "more aligned than ever" in responding to North Korea's provocations.
Taking place for the first time in 3 years, the Long-Thibaud award is seen as a platform for emerging young pianists to perform on the world...
Author and historian Kim says history distortion stokes anti-Japan sentiment and discusses how South Korea and Japan can move beyond the "history" problem.
A Buddhist temple built into a mountainside, it is the final resting place of many of Japan’s most cherished historical figures. Additionally, the temple itself houses...
There are some truly unique foods in Japan that are considered rare delicacies to be sought out and tried by even those that have grown up...
Along with thousands of Halloween characters, over 350 policemen were on hand, helping crowds have fun without chaos in the fashionable district of Shibuya.
Halloween celebrations in Japan are entirely unofficial. On the Saturday night before whichever day October 31st falls on, people simply congregate in costume.
Japan spent over $24 billion USD in foreign aid to China to foster relations and spread democracy. Instead, the massive aid helped create a monster.