Some public libraries in Japan will trial sales of new books from fiscal 2025 to fill the void caused by a nationwide decline in the number of physical bookstores, industry officials said. The program ...

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A Baseball Gaijin,” is a new book that showcases the professional career of ex-Texas Ranger Tony Barnette’s journey from Japan to the MLB.

Chef Tim Anderson explores Japan’s northernmost island, which is famed for its diverse and distinctive cuisine.

Discover how the women of Sanday transformed knitting into a global sensation, creating luxury designs that reached fashion capitals worldwide.

Arthur Ross Book Award for Judgment at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia (Knopf), an examination of the ...

Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other ...

A new exhibition spotlights a trio who pushed the boundaries of American art and illustrated the experiences of World War II incarceration ...

Tom Daley has won five Olympic medals, but everyone went crazy when they learned about his knitting hobby. Now his handiwork has a museum show ...

Whether you’re seeking a departure to discover new cinematic experiences or are a dedicated fan, here are some of the best Japanese movies on Netflix that you can watch. Directed by Miki Takahiro, ...

Shiori Shakuto received funding from the Australian Government, Australian National University and Cambridge University to conduct research for this project. What makes a good retirement?

“I’m holding an illustrated book of cheeses,” says a delighted Tomoyo Ozumi, a customer at a growing kind of bookshop in Japan where anyone wanting to sell their tomes can rent a shel ...