Japanese culture

Japan’s sumo association unofficially endorses Apple’s device. Is it a smart PR move?

These days in Japan, there are unique art fairs taking place in the comfort of a… hotel room.

The summer heat wave has Japanese talking weather and crowding coffee shops.

The hit seems to be lagging in Japan, despite things like Ken Watanabe’s star power.

Some of Japan’s hardest working people are types far from what you’d expect.

The touchy film’s finally playing in Japan. But does the media actually have an opinion on it?

Four of Japan’s cities have been named some of the priciest in the world. But is it really true?

The iPad in Asia. What does it mean for big business, the printed book and even restaurants?

Two Japanese women are attracting big interest. Hopefully it will inspire.

This ‘nonconformist’ writer supports human rights and denounces nuclear weapons.

This iconic writer and Asian Nobel Laureate brought ‘beauty’ and ‘Japan’ together.

In an ode to an industry figure, we ask some questions about Japan’s rap culture.