Playwright Keiko Green's "Empty Ride" follows the story of a woman who returns home to a small town in Japan, after the 2011 ...

A U.S. Army colonel’s great-grandson returned a “good luck” flag Wednesday to the family of a Japanese soldier who carried it ...

Netflix has added a trio of unscripted series to its Japanese slate. Final Draft, Badly in Love and Welcome Now, Get Lost ...

Netflix Japan unveils 'Last Samurai Standing' series, plus new seasons of 'Alice in Borderland,' dating shows and crime ...

Kuma Cantina recently opened in Tokyo and offers a variety of Mexican dishes. Some feature a Japanese twist. (Juan King/Stars ...

Novelist Asako Yuzuki took inspiration from Kijima’s case to create a fictional narrative for her novel Butter. It’s a story ...

Scour the island for collectibles, like the dozens of hidden gudetama, sometimes locked behind intricate puzzles. Team Up in Multiplayer - Everything is better with friends. Invite other players ...

Gudetama, Pompompurin and of course, Hello Kitty, have become a staple of Japanese kawaii merchandise. They were major pieces of Japan’s "Cool Japan" campaign, which became an official ...

Build-a-Bear announced Gudetama, the latest plush in the Sanrio selection, is now available both online and in retail stores. There is also a promotion that is online only. If someone buys ...