Although anime originates from Japan, anime characters who aren't Japanese have become some of its most cherished figures, hailing from diverse cultural backgrounds that enrich stories and ...

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

Traditional craft technique, lacquerware, is the focus of the Celine Maki-e exhibition, a natural exploration for the French luxury house, which has consistently woven Japanese culture ... Watches & ...

In 1953, Christian Dior was the first Western couturier to show his collections in Japan, the culmination of his lifelong ... Jack Moss is the Fashion Features Editor at Wallpaper*, joining the team ...

The Gekijō-ban Anime Nintama Rantaro Ninjutsu Gakuen Zenin Shutsudō! no Dan anime film aired on NHK Educational on Sunday, March 16 at 3:40 p.m. and earned a 0.9% rating. The Sing a Bit of ...

He said the idea of Visions came together due to a "passion" for the animated medium, and they especially wanted to give Japanese anime a spotlight. Waugh is sharing how volume one's success led ...

After a sojourn around the globe for a second volume of international animation, Star Wars: Visions is returning to Japan for another volume of anime-centric adventures. So it’s perhaps fitting ...

Nintendo revealed last week the preorder lottery details in Japan for its recently announced Nintendo Switch 2 console. Lottery pre-orders for the new console will begin on April 24 in retailers ...

How Japan's Cute Culture Became a Global Power Move | Studio Ghibli, Anime & Soft Power Explained The Studio Ghibli phenomenon has swept across the globe. From Instagram filters to heated AI debates, ...

The OneXPlayer X1 Pro is back on the market with a fresh, anime-inspired look, upgraded internals, and an absurdly high price point. If you haven’t laid eyes on this handheld before, it’s like ...

known for the anime Delicious in Dungeon and Kill la Kill — have contributed to the series. At Star Wars Celebration Japan, Lucasfilm’s James Waugh announced another set of nine Visions ...

Anime tourism is making the rounds across Japan as increasing numbers of anime and manga fans visit the locales featured in their favorites. Municipalities and shopping districts in such areas ...