At the time, I was early in my career and took the opportunity to immerse myself in Japanese entertainment news and pop culture. As someone who grew up in Korea, I believed that Korean culture and ...

Bamboo groves are considered sacred spaces in Japan, often associated with purity and protection against evil spirits. Many ...

My American family moved from the US to Okinawa and have now lived in Japan for years. Driving, shopping, and parenting here ...

A detailed look at three times when Western video games have been on the spotlight for getting Japanese culture wrong ...

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the ...

A konbini (a Japanese convenience store) is nothing like the corner stores you’re used to. These stores serve up full meals, ...

Are you interested in Japan? A major or minor in Japanese studies gives you the chance to explore that interest. You will gain linguistic and cultural fluency to provide expertise on Japanese culture ...

Tomomi Miyajima, founder of Tokiya Japan, showed Good Morning Washington's Megan Clarke how to wear a traditional kimono.

PARIS—Fans are mourning the loss of a reporter responsible for introducing France to a wide array of Japanese culture and entertainment. In its obituary for Suzuka Asaoka, the French daily Le ...