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

In the third part of our series, Sarah Webb roots out some titles that will set the pulses racing or send tingles down the spine of our young readers These kids books from spooky stories to ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing ... paid for by those who can afford it. Japan’s defence minister Gen ...

Japan, which has stepped up defense ties with the United States, its key ally, and other friendly nations in the Indo-Pacific, has also sought closer ties with NATO, fearing that Russia’s ...

set in Ezo 3 centuries after Ghost of Tsushima. Mainland Japan may still be visited in Ghost of Yotei due to its proximity to Ezo and Atsu's revenge-driven arc. Mainland Japan offers unique ...

Researchers explored the long-term effects of preschool expansion in Japan in the 1960s, revealing significant reductions in risky behaviors amongst teenagers. By analyzing regional differences in ...

Shizuoka (Jiji Press) — Japanese police on Tuesday arrested Japanese actor Ryoko Hirosue for allegedly assaulting and injuring a nurse at a hospital in the city of Shimada in Shizuoka Prefecture ...

Ghost of Yotei introduces new protagonist Atsu seeking vengeance in 1603 Ezo, setting up a compelling story. Legacy of Jin Sakai may inspire less honorable samurai to become Ghosts, potentially ...

Formula 1 held the third round of its 2025 season at Suzuka in Japan yesterday. The race used to be held toward the end of the calendar, but F1 now visits while the cherry blossoms are blooming ...

TOKYO, 7th April, 2025 (WAM) --Three people have been confirmed dead after a medical transport helicopter crash off southwestern Japan on Sunday, Kyodo News reported, citing the coast guard.

Grass fires continued to wreak havoc at the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday as practice and qualifying sessions were halted three times when three separate blazes broke out. The dramatic scenes ...

Based on the original manga by writer-artist duo Aidalro, Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun is a unique spin on Japanese ghost stories that’s become extremely popular due to its lush art style and ...