In his book "Finding the Heart Sutra," Alex Kerr breaks down the ancient Buddhist text character by character to reveal why the sutra has remained ...

This comprehensive overview of Japanese family crests delves into the motifs and geometries that fill even the simplest designs with meaning.

Cathy N. Davidson’s memoir is a thoughtful and compelling account of a woman gaining a deeper understanding of herself and Japan through her travels.

Japanese-born Korean writer Yu Miri won a National Book Award for her novel about the ghost of a construction worker.

The Japanese government granted the orchestra a special entry permit and allowed them to forgo a 14-day quarantine, after considering the “importance of cultural exchange.”

Japan's three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has inspired a new manga character to appear in an issue of Nakayoshi magazine next month, the publishers ...

Exhibitions showcasing the fashion brands' creative collaborations with artists highlight the evolution of fabrics.

Netflix’s sci-fi suspense series about a young man forced to go through a series of twisted challenges takes place in a cityscape that looks all ...

Chihiro Amano’s humorous film about rowdy next-door neighbors coming to blows makes a well-meaning plea for tolerance and kindness toward others.

By stepping up its investment, the California-based company is gearing to tackle its main rivals Disney+ and Prime Video, as well as local competitors.

The long-haired, beak-faced amabie, which forecasts bountiful harvests and killer epidemics, has found itself in Japan's spotlight in recent months.

The series also dominated the first through 22nd spots in comic sales rankings in Japan this year, according to industry data.

Prowse donned Darth Vader's black armor and helmet for "Star Wars” (1977), "The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) and "Return of the Jedi" (1983).

One Japanese firm is selling masks embellished with a 0.7 carat diamond and more than 300 pieces of Swarovski crystal.

More than 5 million comic books and other publications featuring the robotic cat were printed in the 12 months to November as children were forced ...

In Kikuko Tsumura’s surreal and humorous novel, “There’s No Such Things as an Easy Job,” an unnamed narrator sets her sights on trivial work after ...

Timon Screech details how Tokyo, formerly known as Edo, developed from a backwater town to the seat of a warlord and, eventually, Japan’s modern capital.

Stefan Riekeles’ book puts a spotlight on the background work that informs the ambience of anime's intricate worlds.

There is no place that loves Sakamoto Ryoma like Kochi.Born in 1836 in the area that is now known as Kochi Prefecture, Sakamoto was one ...

You could find reasons for both enthusiasm and skepticism when Asia Society announced last year that it would present a triennial of contemporary art, centered ...