Japan’s Super Volunteer, 86-year-old Haruo Obata, heads to the Kumamoto earthquake site
Your friendly neighborhood Super Volunteer. On 28 July, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture,…
‘Chiikawa’ was always darker than it looked
It’s hard to walk around Japan without coming across the cuddly characters of “Chiikawa,” the…
Japan’s Sony sees profit grow on demand for games, but quake damage still unclear
Sony Group Corp. reported a 32% profit growth in the fiscal first quarter Friday while…
New service lets Tokyo tourists display their faces on giant screen at Japan’s busiest intersection
Pedestrian crossing outside Shibuya Station to lean even harder into tourist selfie appeal. Shibuya’s Scramble…
New Studio Ghibli washi tape adds anime flair to Japanese stationery
Ghibli designs so charming they’ll be hard to peel yourself away from. Studio Ghibli fans…
Kumamoto Castle left illuminated all night long as symbol of hope for earthquake victims
The castle itself is still undergoing repairs from an earthquake from 10 years ago. Kumamoto…
Suzu Hirose is ready to ‘step into the unknown’
Suzu Hirose is an all but ubiquitous presence in the Japanese entertainment industry these days.The…
Katana of one of Japan’s most famous swordsmen goes on display to help Kumamoto earthquake victims
The sword of the vice-captain of the Shinsengumi is being called into action once again…
Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ boosts sales of mythology tales in UK
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" has not only lured legions of fans to cinemas,…