From the very first film Godzilla in 1954 to the latest releases, the King of Monsters has captivated audiences in Japan and around the world for more than 70 years. At "Godzilla Expo in Kanazawa," ...

Another vibrant sector of Japan's pop culture is going global: Trading card games. Once a playground hobby, cards for Pokemon ...

Japanese city pop, this retro-futuristic musical genre born in the late 1970s, continues to fascinate music lovers and curious listeners far beyond Japan. Characterized by its optimistic sounds ...

Purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. "The untold story of how Japan became a cultural superpower through the fantastic inventions that captured-and transformed-the world's ...

A first-of-its-kind exhibition in San Francisco shows the artistry and history of the Japanese comics that have fueled hits across TV and film. By Maya Phillips Reporting from San Francisco A demonic ...

On May 2, Osaka Comic Con 2025 kicked off with a grand Opening Ceremony at INTEX Osaka. As fans flooded the venue in anticipation of seeing celebrities share the same stage, the energy was palpable.

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