At the time, I was early in my career and took the opportunity to immerse myself in Japanese entertainment news and pop culture. As someone who grew up in Korea, I believed that Korean culture and ...

Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton is not used to aiming lower. “There was obviously a huge amount of hype at the beginning of the year," he said ahead of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. Hamilton was ...

In a thrilling move, Afrobeat sensations Rema, Ruger, and Gyakie are set to electrify the Afro Jam Festival in Japan this July. The festival, a vibrant celebration of African, Caribbean, and global ...

A detailed look at three times when Western video games have been on the spotlight for getting Japanese culture wrong ...

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Situated on the boundary of Shinjuku’s Memory Lane — a narrow alleyway of shabby but charming food stalls — Tajimaya Coffee House stands as evidence of Tokyo’s enduring kissaten culture. Kissaten ...

Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...

The second installment of Billboard Japan’s series breaking down the trends of MAJ will focus on entries in the Top Global ...

Musical tributes to Luis Miguel and Studio Ghibli and festivals for manga culture and beer make April a month to remember in ...

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Hokkaido University and Nazarbayev University have secured a prestigious SATREPS grant for their joint project, ...