Fans of all things cute have a new place to explore this holiday season. Kawaii Kingdom has officially opened its pop-up shop at Market City Shopping Center, offering shoppers an immersive world of ...

Convenience stores, a very American concept for people on the go, were first introduced in Japan in the 1970s. Today, they’re an intrinsic part of life throughout the country – even more so than in ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - An iconic cafe and show venue that symbolises Japan's "kawaii" pop culture, and is beloved by tourists and celebrities, has shut its doors in Tokyo, the capital, after business dried ...

Better yet, “Tokyo Vice” improved over time. Season 2 broadened the story’s focus from Jake to a larger ensemble, while also bringing his long-simmering conflict with ascendant boss Tozawa (Ayumi ...

Tsukiko Otonashi is a fashionista who is too beautiful to be a detective. She is also intrigued by urban legends so much so that she believes all crimes are somehow linked to these legends. She even ...

The University of Tokyo is the leading institution of higher education in Japan, with its faculties and graduate schools covering the breadth of academic disciplines. Established in 1877, the ...

If a trip to Tokyo is in your near future (or on your bucket list), then you’re in for a treat: The destination always guarantees great food, one-of-a-kind sights, and exceptional hotels. But for the ...

Frankly, Shibuya needs no introduction. Undeniably one of Tokyo’s most popular neighborhoods, it’s regarded for its trendsetting culture and zeitgeisty fashion. Plus, it’s home to the iconic Shibuya ...

In Nuremberg, in the fall of 1945, twenty-two high-ranking Nazis were put on trial before a group of judges from Allied nations. A year later, twelve of the defendants were sentenced to be hanged, and ...

Mr. Appelbaum is a member of the editorial board. He reported this story from Tokyo. Yuta Yamasaki and his wife moved from southern Japan to Tokyo a decade ago because job prospects were better in the ...

Those of you who watched season 13 of "Shark Tank" might remember Kawaii Lighting: a company that designs and sells unique ring lights. Several companies have been trying to capitalize on the ...