I wanted to make a point of placing the monsters within the daily life of Tokyo,” says the photographer Tess Ayano, who spent ...

Japan is drawing fresh attention for the opportunities posed by its relatively affordable prices despite strong demand from domestic collectors. "When asked where Asia's largest art market is ...

Diving into the intricate art of traditional Japanese wood joinery techniques.#WoodJoinery #JapaneseCraft #MasterWoodworking Pope Francis Dies, Triggering Succession Process CEO says his sales ...

Artists who have found internet fame through their digital work are increasingly bringing their art into the physical world, and galleries and museums are opening their doors to them. Digital ...

Looking for drinking partners or just want to be left alone? In Noge, a Japanese neighbourhood in Yokohama with more than 600 bars and pubs, you can don a wristband and indicate your mood without ...

Ghibli Park, opened on November 1, 2022, in Nagakute, Aichi, Japan, brings visitors into the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli's iconic films. The park features detailed recreations from movies ...

In the '80s and '90s, a surge of ultra-violent anime hit the airwaves, featuring very twisted and horrific themes.

If you’re horrified by the foreign policy of U.S. President Donald Trump, you probably believe that he is betraying American friends (such as NATO and Ukraine), principles (democracy and ...

While designed to produce high-quality stylised visuals, its unexpected proficiency in replicating the art style of legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki has led to a viral trend. Within hours of ...

OpenAI’s new image generator has released a surge of Studio Ghibli inspired images that many believe go against the philosophy of the legendary animation studio and director Hayao Miyazaki.

A ninja sword ban is set to come into place this summer after the mother of a 16-year-old stab victim campaigned for a change in law. From August 1 it will be illegal to possess, sell, make or ...

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's Mogami-class frigate Noshiro docks at the Naval Operating Base Subic in Subic, the Philippines, on March 26, 2025. (Kyodo) SUBIC, Philippines (Kyodo ...