Piper Gilles shook her head as the scores popped up on the screen. She and Paul Poirier had just delivered their cleanest free dance of the season at the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan.

The agency added dozens of nominees to its annual list of the world’s “intangible cultural heritage,” celebrating ...

With the film set as Japan’s official Oscar submission, Lee Sang-il discusses the 15-year journey behind his kabuki epic, ...

Twyla Tharp led the way with her distinct brand of American classicism, along with other artists who stepped it up.

As the holiday season lights up the metro, premier real estate developer Federal Land, Inc. offers more than just sparkling ...

A comprehensive guide to Japanese ramen toppings, covering classic ingredients like chashu pork, seasoned eggs, bamboo shoots ...

Yuma Kagiyama has upstaged world champion Ilia Malinin of the United States to lead the men’s short program at the figure ...

Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture is home to the Biwa trout, a type of salmon found only in this lake. These fish are now swimming upstream in rivers flowing into Lake Biwa to find places to lay their ...

Over the past few years, we’ve been covering the increasing popularity of the “boys’ love” genre. Colloquially referred to as “BL,” these are stories largely focused on male-male romance, which have ...

Section 1. Background. On July 22, 2025, I announced a framework agreement between the United States and Japan (Agreement), which lays the foundation for a new era of United States-Japan trade ...

Barry Can’t Swim transformed London's Victoria Park into a euphoric dance floor at All Points East 2025. The show marked the Scottish DJ’s first major festival headline set, and the genre-blending ...

Portland Japanese Garden will bring a centuries-old Japanese tradition to life this weekend with its annual Bon-Odori Summer Festival on Saturday, Aug. 23. A highlight of summer festivals in Japan, ...