The Latest Breaking News from Japan

The cult Japanese singer-songwriter’s new album, inspired by the Ryukyu islands, is like a powerfully soothing sound bath

Whenever we come across pictures of Japanese school kids, we might have noticed something unique about their school bags. These sturdy, boxy leather backpacks, called Randoseru, are more than just bags—they are a deep-rooted part of Japanese culture and tradition. Unlike regular school bags, these are built to last for…

The February FIFA window was billed as an audition for new talent, but which players made the most of the opportunity?

Takashi Murakami’s artwork has graced luxury goods from top fashion houses and album covers of superstar musicians

Coolest hybrid ever or oddball offset experimentation gone wild?

The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low, according to health ministry data

Kazuyoshi Miura, 'King Kazu,' celebrates 58th birthday and gears up for his 40th season in professional soccer, inspiring fans and athletes with his enduri...

Aerial videos showed several houses gutted by fire, with thick smoke blanketing towns

We're attending CP+ in Japan, one of the last remaining photo and video shows, getting hands-on with the latest camera gear.