Oni, the monstrous demons of Japan. Dishonest and deceptive they stole women and brought misfortune to the villages of Japan. So, Emperor Ichijō sent his greatest and most pure warrior to slay this ...

Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune—best known for starring in films like Seven Samurai, The Hidden Fortress, and Yojimbo for ...

Hey Dada,” my six-year-old says. “When did Japan start believing in Pokemon?” It’s day three of our journey through the land of the rising sun and we’re getting to the big questions.

The pattern for the life-size statue of the dog in a sitting position will be produced by Mio Hashimoto, a sculptor based in Mie Prefecture known for wooden animal carvings, while the statue itsel ...