Idol group Hinatazaka46’s new movie “Hope and Despair” documents the members as they try to keep their dreams alive through the dark days of COVID-19….

You may have heard about the underground Japanese idol scene, and some of our readers may even have had a chance to attend some live…

Of all the indigenous people of Japan, the Ainu are arguably the most well known amongst both the Japanese and international communities. An ancient tribe…

With the possibility of lockdown lurking overhead, some people are preparing to enjoy some much-needed television relaxation time. Seeming slightly too convenient, Netflix is just…

In Japan, the term hikikomori (literally, pulling inward or being confined) refers to the phenomenon of reclusive teenagers and adults who cut themselves off from…

It’s often thought that sushi (although which contrary to popular belief, doesn’t actually require any seafood) is thought of to be Japan’s representative fish dish,…

It’s easy to see why Toshiro Mifune is considered the most famous and celebrated Japanese actor in film circles around the world. The iconic actor…

Katana were once owned by warriors as a symbol of their will and spirit. It’s probably safe to say that the quality of a samurai’s…