Modern Japan has deep roots in the Edo period, when an archipelago of warring samurai fiefs was transformed into a system of ...

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The creator of Mario and Zelda gets Japan’s top cultural honor on Nov.

When looking at social media, I sometimes come across the opinion that 'the culture of wearing costumes for Halloween in ...

In Japan immediately after the end of the war, the environment surrounding coffee had changed significantly from the pre-war ...

The Economist is seeking a researcher/news assistant for our Tokyo bureau. This is an exciting, multifaceted job that ...

With interest in Japanese culture at an all-time high, TIFFCOM managing director Kaori Ikeda says there is an opportunity to ...

Legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto will receive Japan's highest honor for cultural merit next month. The 73-year ...

BLACKYAK is moving to expand its brand in Japan’s outdoor market by leveraging its technological expertise. It has signed a ...

Miyamoto is the first game developer to receive the accolade, he was previously honoured with Japan's Person of Cultural ...

While Japanese cuisine might seem vegetarian-friendly on the surface, one of its most common seasonings is fish-based and ...