Whether it’s anime, fashion, food, or philosophy, Japanese culture has captivated global audiences for decades. But what is it about Japan’s traditions and trends that resonates so deeply across the ...

Performances, workshops and culinary delights feature in an annual festival that offers an immersive experience into the rich ...

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The country’s aesthetics and inventions have spread far. It still remains a singular place.

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A broad discussion has unfolded in Japan over whether AI‑generated images mimicking Studio Ghibli’s style—an effect dubbed “Ghiblification”—should be treated as copyright infringement. During an April ...

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and learn about Japanese pop culture at this popular annual event, which drew 70,000 attendees last year! Runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Boston Common. Free admission. japanfestivalboston.org ...

Katie Perry, a pop star and a local fashion designer with nearly identical names. The designer claims the singer’s tour merchandise infringed on her trademark and hurt her brand.April 18 ...

Oita prefecture sits about 40 miles southeast of Fukuoka, Kyushu’s biggest city, and is home to some of Japan’s most sought-after onsen towns, like Beppu and Yufuin. It’s more popular among ...

The Yomiuri Shimbun 14:46 JST, April 16, 2025 KYOTO — Taking over the historic garden of Toji temple, a World Heritage site in Kyoto, French fashion house Christian ... Chiuri was inspired by ...