From well-known tourist spots to more obscure sites and mysterious activities, this beautiful new video will make you want to pack your bags and head to Japan!
Made with techniques known to only three living craftsmen.
Our Japanese correspondent in Fukuoka brings us the latest images from the scene of the road collapse that occurred on the island of Kyushu.
21 years after the original, Scarlett Johansson tries her hand at one the most legendary fights in Japanese animation history.
Pikachu is ready to help you ring in the new year with 24 auspicious dishes served inside a giant Poké Ball!
One other Sega franchise will join Sonic on the special train, which will be in service in Tokyo for one month.
Dramatic photos show the extent of the damage that occurred in the early hours of this morning.
Mickey and Minnie have been turned into sweet Japanese confections this winter, and one thing’s for sure: they’re way too adorable!
Reminds them that they’re not alone, and that even if things look bleak now, they might be just about to take a turn for the better.
The first Cardcaptor Sakura anime film will experience a revival in selected theaters throughout Japan.
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