Here and below are some of the Japanese avant-garde designers, photographed for T over the course of a few months, who have ...

A look at Japan’s love of packaging, from impeccably crafted cardboard to lacquered works of art.

The Tōkaidō was the most important route in 19th-century Japan. It connected Edo (modern-day Tokyo), the de facto capital ...

With a population of more than 37 million, Tokyo is the biggest metro area in the world, filled with bright lights, big crowds and some of the most complicated toilets I’ve ever seen.

It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with the community and a fantastic way to dive into Kyoto beyond the usual tourist ...

TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., the operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, is holding "DETECTIVE CONAN x TOKYO SKYTREE The Dazzling SKYTREE," the first collaborative event between the tower and the TV anime series ...

Things to do in Osaka during Expo 2025 include high-tech pavilions, vibrant culture, and authentic Japanese experiences beyond the Island of Dreams.

This Week In Games! is written from idyllic Portland by Jean-Karlo Lemus. When not collaborating with Anime News Network, ...

As the economy boomed after the second world war, private bathrooms became increasingly common and the demand for bathhouses ...

Asian markets opened with strong gains on Thursday, following Wall Street’s biggest one-day ... he raised the levy on Chinese imports to 125%. Japan’ Nikkei surged over 10% at the open ...

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 shot up in early ... The surge echoes the jump overnight on Wall Street, which had one of its best days in history, with the S&P 500 surging 9.5%.

Japan's Nikkei plunged 3.1% to 32,010.93, mirroring Wall Street's downturn amid growth concerns and fading hopes for U.S. tariff relief. The broader Topix also declined by 3%. Technology stocks ...