Haru Urara, who was the inspiration for a popular mobile game character, died in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 29 ...

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The Duke of Edinburgh did not join King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate at the Duchess of Kent's ...

If you're dining at a Japanese restaurant, you might want to know some key words and phrases. Immersing yourself in the ...

It was a sad day for the royal family on Tuesday as they bid farewell to the late Duchess of Kent, and following the service, ...

For almost 30 years, TBS has been trying to make Japan care about track and field. Track and field captures the nation’s ...

Billboard JAPAN recently had the opportunity to talk with Furui Riho about her music.

As of the market close on September 15, 2025, Qiaofeng Intelligent (301603) closed at 83.69 yuan, up 6.37%, with a turnover rate of 19.51%, trading volume of 73,600 lots, and a transaction amount of ...

Cult Japanese band Zutomayo has collaborated with Orion to create a special-edition Boombox. Enter the SCR-B9 (Z), a ...

"Hello Kitty is not a cat. She’s a cartoon character. She is a little girl. She is a friend. But she is not a cat. “She’s never depicted on all fours. She walks and sits like a two-legged creature.

Nissin held tasting events in Japan to promote Cup Noodle and teach people how to eat it. The most successful was held on Nov. 21, 1971, in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district. It targeted young adults ...

Looking for a September 2025 printable calendar? If you’re a fan of Sanrio —the beloved Japanese brand behind kawaii characters like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Pompompurin, and more—this is your best option ...