Never mind that Studio Ghibli director and founder Hayao Miyazaki famously denounced AI-generated art as “ an insult to life itself .” Both the Pikachu protester and the viral Studio Ghibli-esque ...

Japan is drawing fresh attention for the opportunities posed by its relatively affordable prices despite strong demand from domestic collectors. "When asked where Asia's largest art market is ...

Anime has some amazing stories, but these 10 films are so good that every person, anime fan or not, needs to watch them at ...

With cherry blossoms in full bloom, Tokyo’s outdoor scene comes alive in April—not just with petals, but with a lineup of quirky pop-up stores and limited-time ... and culinary role of gohan [rice] in ...

“There are a few bubbles that get into my eye sometimes when I’m singing so I usually just pop them,” she added, laughing. “It’s really cool when I go up; the bubbles are like mirrors and I can see ...

Tiny sphere-shaped foods seem to be everywhere, entertaining mouths with their pop-ability and the sometimes unusual transformation of familiar foods. Call it part of a bubble moment: The bubble ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

The disasters struck a Japan already reeling economically. After decades as a powerhouse, it suffered a terrific crash of stock and property prices in 1991-92 as its asset bubble burst.

Teichiku Entertainment was founded in 1934 as Teikoku Chikuonki (Tokyo Gramophone), specializing in enka and kayōkyoku music, but has since released music across a wide range of genres, including ...

David Llewellyn-Smith is Chief Strategist at the MB Fund and MB Super. David is the founding publisher and editor of MacroBusiness and was the founding publisher and global economy editor of The ...

In a related development, The Museum of Art, Kochi announced on March 14 that “Girl with Swan” is now believed to be another forgery by Beltracchi. Add TheJapanNews to your Google News feed. Bank of ...