The latest Japan travel and culture news

Ito Shiori's lawsuit against people who have defamed her on social media is part of a growing trend in Japan aimed at…

How a book that was first rejected as too dark and too close to current events became a breakaway hit and a…

After a six year hiatus, the legendary animation studio is entering a real revival. See the details on Miyazaki Goro's new film,…

How Japanese writing and Japanese written speech differed in the Edo period - and how pronunciation came closer to what's spoken today.

We talk with guest Farrah Hasnain about the life and career of wrestler and Terrace House star Kimura Hana, the factors behind…

As people protest police violence worldwide, protesters in Japan also rally around a Kurdish national whose assault by officers shocked many.

These festivals in Japan may not be as well known as some of their counterparts, but they're guaranteed to send a chill…

What mistaken impressions do people get about Japan by consuming solely anime and manga? What mistaken impressions do people in Japan have…