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How an avoidable tragedy strained relations between Japan and the US - and how the families of those lost struggled to cope…

They're still a staple in movies and anime. But in reality, 60% of Japanese homes lack an ancestral altar. What's driving the…

Studio Ghibli has a had a rocky half-decade, but things are looking up. What's currently happening at the house that Miyazaki Hayao…

Kids who study outside of Japan are often lauded for their skills and experience - while also facing subtle (and not-so-subtle) discrimination.

Learn about the history and tradition behind the temples and shrines that make up Japan's largest cultural tourist attraction.

A new report from a non-profit agency shows that a "parental consent" wall is keeping kids in Japan's foster care system from…

Japan's 100-year-old health mask culture hasn't changed much during that time. But one Japanese company's trendy new take is catching on.

Equal parts seriousness and absurdity, Matsumoto Toshio's 1960 countercultural classic captures a tumultuous time in the history of modern Japan.