Ikebukuro is embracing its anime identity more and more each year, and now has a street named for its biggest anime shop.

The Hamburg-born 27-year-old also has a Japanese wife, speaks the language and is thinking of studying at a Japanese ...

Chubu Electric Power Co. began dismantling a nuclear reactor in Shizuoka Prefecture, making it the country's first commercial ...

Japan is one of the most exciting and dynamic holiday destinations - and here’s what happened when we chose it as our ...

chef Shimazaki puts all of his customers at ease (in English, Russian, or Italian, as well as Japanese). The meal starts off with small seasonal bites such as grilled Pacific mackerel and simmered ...

Retrace the St Maur Sisters' 170-year legacy, explore their convents, and celebrate their enduring achievements ...

Today marks 14 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which claimed over 22,000 lives. Through past SBS Japanese ...

While entrance exams typically test for academic prowess, one school required applicants to show off their dancing skills in ...

A sneak peek at upcoming street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library events, community meetings and more.

Eighteen students from several schools on the island participated in the first All-Island English Japanese Speech Contest on Friday, showcasing their English and Japanese speaking skills.

Sales of manga comics in Japan are estimated to have topped 700 billion yen ($4.67 billion) in 2024 for the first time, rising 1.5 percent from the previous year, industry data showed Tuesday, driven ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.