Move would make Makoto Shinkai’s hit eligible for consideration at February’s Oscar awards, but does it have a chance of winning?
Proposed tax hike aims to reduce the number of people lighting up before the Olympic flame comes to Tokyo.
Japanese diners are currently voting for their favourite candidate in delicious fast food form.
No need to slay dragons or delve dungeons! You can now purchase Japan’s Tweezers of Legend with a few clicks of your mouse.
The funny video, shot by another professional sumo wrestler, shows the lighter side to Japan’s traditional sport.
New book introduces 140 titles from the yuri genre that explore the topic of lesbian love.