Known best for his musical composition for in Isao Takahata’s 1998 film ‘Grave of the Fireflies’, Michio Mamiya passed away ...

Take your time in Japan away from Tokyo and head for part of the country far too few visitors ever experience.

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Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Here is a list of 2025 TV premiere dates for new and returning series on broadcast, cable and streaming. It's updated daily, ...

Avra Estiatorio: This seafood-focused, upscale Greek spot (with locations in NYC, Miami, and LA) will open at the Lyrik Back Bay development around spring 2025 and will have private balcony seating.

In Japan, the Indigenous community known as the Ainu has been struggling to assert a 21st century identity after decades of erasure. About 20 years ago, the government officially recognized them as ...

The best places to go in Asia in 2025 are a study in how vast and varied the continent is. From the ancient gingkgo forests ...

Ippei Mizuhara, former translator for LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, was sentenced to 57 months in prison and $18.1 million ...

Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan Video Recording Date/Time 4, 2025 Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday ...

Mizuhara was charged with bank fraud, alleged to have transferred more than $16M from Ohtani’s account to the betting ring.

Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, was sentenced to 57 months in prison today. Per Sam Blum of The ...