The United States and the Philippines kicked off one of their largest combat exercises Monday in an annual display of allied military might aimed at deterring aggression in…
While some travel companies are now offering book-centric tours around Jimbocho, foreign visitors are often leaving bookstores empty-handed, despite intentions to buy books.
At least 222 Japanese companies have paid ransomware attackers in the past, yet about 60 percent of them still failed to recover their data, according to a recent…
Discover captivating Japanese literature coming to English in 2026. From healing fiction to gritty stories, explore diverse narratives before your next trip.
Japan is hoping to ride a wave of momentum into this summer's World Cup.
The atmosphere is as elegant as the cuisine at this amazing restaurant. Ganko is a Japanese restaurant group with most of its locations in the Osaka area. They’ve got a whole bunch of sub-brands with
The suspect was arrested last week after admitting to killing his son in the high-profile investigation.
“Haikyu on the Court” is more than just a cool name. Sports anime/manga Haikyu has a fan event coming to Tokyo and Osaka, and yes, it’ll have the new illustrations and merch expected for such a celebr
The Japanese PM aims to showcase Tokyo's unique approach, capitalizing on international relationships it has nurtured since the end of World War II.
A relaxing, adorable, and free place to soak your toes with Pikachu, Gyarados, and more. We recently took a look at Japan’s newest Pokéfuta, a collection of six Pokémon-themed manhole covers being ins
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