Adorable, bite-sized, and full of flavor—these Mini Kabocha Pies are a delightful Japanese pumpkin treat that’s both cute and ...

This week, readers write about visiting castles in Japan, their favourite foods and subjects and writing as a hobby.

The Children’s Book That Caused Japan’s Raccoon Problem When the story of one man’s childhood pet raccoon became a hit in 1970s Japan, it heralded a biological invasion still troubling the ...

While they haven't achieved the status in the US of Japanese foods like ramen and sushi, onigiri—handmade rice balls with various fillings and add-ins—are "the most popular food in Japan ...

Japan has a new obsession now- and it’s selling out fast- obviously! Electronics giant Casio recently introduced an adorable ...

Kawaii’s Comedown: Japan’s Culture of Cute Sports Up Kawaii's shift out of pink is cut with the same sense of sportiness seen in Western markets — but is armed with political motive.

As cute as it is to see these kids band together to put on their own graduation ceremony, it's also a bit sad—the mostly empty room is a reminder of how big the event should be.

It’s been a long time since an exhibition made me feel physically sick. The Hayward Gallery is currently hosting a retrospective of the Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara and the combination of turquoise ...