HOKUTO, Hokkaido--Zushihocky, this northern city's bizarre, eerie-looking official character known to induce a double take, was named Japan's most unforgettable local mascot. The ghostly white ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan on Tuesday released a commemorative 500 yen coin for the World Exposition that opens in Osaka this weekend. The coin, featuring the Expo's official mascot Myaku-Myaku on one ...

For the Japanese, summer is when the border between the real world and the spirit world becomes weak, and the legendary yōkai ...

Endo, a makuuchi-division wrestler from Anamizu in the prefecture, said, “I’m glad if my sumo fights convey my passion to people.” Add TheJapanNews to your Google News feed. Japan Oct.-Dec. GDP ...

The only thing brighter than Myaku Myaku's smile was the springtime Osaka sun as the 2025 World Expo opened its doors to members of the media and other invited guests on Wednesday on the human ...

The association, established in 2003, is Japan's main advocacy group for the return of the islands and provides teaching material to children about the dispute using a puffin mascot named "Erika ...

From May 27 to June 1, 2025 the Nippon Connection Film Festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary, presenting a diverse program all about Japan. Founded as a student project, Nippon Connection is ...

Japanese restaurants across Sydney/Eora span sushi spots, omakase counters, artful kaiseki cuisine, Tokyo-style listening bars and more. Whether you’re salivating over sashimi, searching for sake or ...

KUMAMOTO — Kumamoto Prefecture’s mascot Kumamon celebrated the 15th anniversary of his 2010 debut in March. Kumamon is one of Japan’s most beloved characters for regional promotion. The prefecture is ...

These ten-week online evening courses are open to everyone and will help you to communicate effectively in Japanese. You'll learn Japanese as it's spoken in everyday situations and develop your ...