Japan's Justice Minister Kawai attends a news conference at PM's official residence in Tokyo TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's justice minister stepped down on Thursday - the second resignation from Prime ...

I clearly recall my first trip to Japan. I arrived at Narita Airport after a 15 hour flight, having slept very little because I was so excited to actually get there. It was still rolling through my ...

Japanese "KAWAII" Culture through Free Exhibition & Harajuku Day Pop-Up Event JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is pleased to announce the opening of “Yes, KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS YOURSELF-” in partnership with ...

You can trace the word “kawaii” all the way back to the start of the 11th century, when an early form of it, “kawayushi,” which at the time translated more to “having pitiable qualities,” appeared in ...

It’s no secret that Japan is seriously into cuteness. Accordingly, in most situations, deeming something kawaii, or cute, is seen as high praise. This is especially true when it comes to women.

Japanese political newcomer Junichi Kawai has been unable to see since he was 15, but he does have a strong vision for his country, which heads to the polls for upper house elections on Sunday. The 35 ...

Asia Week New York, the highly anticipated annual celebration of Asian art and culture, will return for their 16th year from March 13-21.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 18: Gold medalist Risako Kawai of Japan celebrates during the medal ceremony following the Women’s Freestyle 63 kg competition on Day 13 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games ...

The fluffy replicas prove extremely popular, especially at the country’s prestigious Japan Cup race meeting. “At the Tokyo Racecourse on the Japan Cup day, they sold about 1,350 figures and the total ...

I clearly recall my first trip to Japan. I arrived at Narita Airport after a 15 hour flight, having slept very little because I was so excited to actually get there. It was still rolling through my ...