Pokémon cards emerged from Japan’s love affair with collectables – but creator Satoshi Tajiri had a vision for global conquest.
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Shibuya’s mayor is urging people not to gather for Halloween amid concerns about rowdy behaviour and rising visitor numbers.
As Japan’s national sport, sumo has shaped perceptions of its culture since the mid-1800s.
‘Matcha mania’ shows no signs of slowing, with global demand pushing supply chains to the brink. It’s marked quite the rise for a drink long met with skepticism in the West.
The Japanese government hopes that economic growth can be rekindled through consumer-driven spending.
The character has become a global phenomenon.
Since many Japanese women still find it difficult to explore and discuss their sexual desires with their partners, the services have become popular among all women, not just lesbians.
For the people I spoke to, retirement is understood as an opportunity to live a life for themselves, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
I invite you to sample four tasty literary courses that present, for your delectation, the trials and travails of post-war Japanese women.
My research on Japan’s historically significant Gotō Islands – some of which include UNESCO Heritage-listed sites – provides a rare look at the consequences of the ongoing population crisis.
The Netflix anime Delicious in Dungeon reminds us that food can be highly political – and that ‘tradition’ can be manufactured.
Using a revolving stage and moving doors, the play perfectly captures a sense of awe and fantasy in this tale about environmental responsibility and the dangers of overconsumption.
One hundred years after her birth, Hideko Takamine’s films deserve to be more widely seen outside Japan
Compared to its 1980 predecessor, the new FX series presents a more authentic portrayal of early modern Japan.
‘Wabi’ and ‘sabi’ are Japanese words with long histories, but they are rarely used together in the way Western designers have come to use the term.
The show is divided into sections which all valiantly attempt to define “cute”. But the word is resistant to definition.
Christopher Lee’s Dracula remains was one of the game’s biggest early influences.
When and where the ceramic cats began to be sold remains a mystery, but by the late Edo period they found appeal with urban consumers.
Japan has a rich queer history and is seeing societal changes in favor of greater LGBTQ recognition. That said, national politicians have yet to catch up.
The late writer never shied away from hard topics, breaking down walls of silence around topics like disability and rurality in post-war Japan.
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