Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...

A possible swan song for Jonathan Anderson, Loewe’s "Crafted World" exhibition is a love letter to the handmade.

The launch of GPT-4o inspired a rash of A.I.-generated Studio Ghibli-style images. They may bode worse for audiences than for ...

This local takes you vintage shopping to uncover Japan rich fashion heritage, exploring steller deals and the best secondhand ...

A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system was unleashing heavy snow and strong winds across much of Japan, stretching from northern to western regions, with central Tokyo expected to see up to 1 ...

The spiciest ramen is served in a black bowl. Japan’s favorite comfort food comes in various guises. Some ramen aficionados give top rank to Hakata ramen in Fukuoka for its combination of pork ...

On March 31, the Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara will close its doors for ... video game-themed cafes that have popped up across Japan so enduringly popular. Here, there are no barrel-shaped tables ...

Exploring the backstreets of Akihabara, Tokyo at night before it all changes. Akihabara is one of Japan's best-known gaming, anime, and entertainment districts, and it has been far too long since ...

An outdoor advertisement for Genshin Impact in Akihabara, Tokyo's electric town, Japan, in 2023 ... It blends open-world adventure with anime aesthetics to showcase Chinese elements, including ...