For one thing, Kono said that efforts to use Japan’s soft power abroad should not be led by the government. This was a jab at the government’s oft-criticized Cool Japan Fund, which has poured tax ...

In Japanese, most given names can be written with kanji, or traditional Chinese characters. A lot of kanji share similar ...

This is a list of symbols appearing on Japanese maps. These symbols are called chizukigou (地図記号) in the Japanese language. More information symbol, meaning ...

But at Zauo Fishing Restaurant-- with locations in Osaka, Tokyo, and elsewhere in Japan -- you won't sing for your supper, but you will fish for it. That's right, if you choose, you can fish for ...

While we'll include some definitions for most of the names here and throughout the list going forward, it's worth noting that a lot of Japanese names can have many different possible meanings - ...

Shinkansen, which means ’new trunk line’, has become the symbol of post-World War II Japan and a shining example of speed and ...

An iconic Japanese movie series about a traveling salesman ill-fated in love is capturing the hearts of Japan's Generation Z youth, apparently drawn by a longing for closer human relationships. Titled ...

Her white-gloved, waistcoated uniform impeccable, 22-year-old Hazuki Okuno boards a bullet train replica to rehearse the ...

Her white-gloved, waistcoated uniform impeccable, 22-year-old Hazuki Okuno boards a bullet train replica to rehearse the ...

Maybe you have Japanese heritage you want to celebrate, or you're adopting a Japanese dog breed like an Akita or Shiba Inu. Perhaps Japan is your favorite country to visit, or heck, maybe you're ...