Hand-drawn illustration is fashion's newest obsession, and Ema Gaspar's plant characters are bringing a human touch to an ...

From Meiji-era architecture to Edo-period ceramics, discover the places that reveal Japan’s evolving cultural story.

After Anna Yagi ’s death, online attention turned from the Marine accused of killing her to her personal history.

In this week’s news roundup, we report on Japan’s growing cybersecurity problem and Kenso Soai's Nobel prize triumph.

Driven by rising costs and changing consumer habits, historic Japanese sweet shops are experiencing a record wave of ...

Japan’s beer aisle is getting a shake-up as a major liquor tax overhaul makes regular beer cheaper and raises taxes on its lower-cost alternatives ...

A public investigative reward of up to ¥3 million is available for information that helps police locate him ...

Japan has launched its first nationwide survey of animal cafes amid growing concerns over animal welfare and disease.

Rui Takahashi came out as gay on September 29, becoming one of the few openly gay men in Japanese professional sports. His announcement highlights the gap between growing LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts and ...

Celebrating its fifth anniversary in the waterfront district of Tennoz Canal, Meet Your Art Festival (MYAF) has grown into ...

Including the return of T3 Photo Festival, a breathtaking Turner retrospective and Marie Antoinette’s treasures from the V&A ...

Here is what's happening across Tokyo for the month of September. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more!