Sarah Spaceman, Aicosu, and Athel Artistry also returned to the con as judges for the official Anime LA masquerade. Keiichiro ...

In this video, learn how to make a traditional Japanese Christmas Cake (Strawberry Shortcake) from scratch! This light, fluffy sponge cake is layered with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, making ...

Takayuki Akimoto can’t get into the Christmas spirit as he heads a group out to destroy what it views as Japan’s financially motivated “Christmas culture” The group, founded in 2006 ...

On Dec. 24 and 25, visitors can see their handwritten messages or pictures on dedicated devices projected on a board as to create a massive Christmas card. The illumination event will be held ...

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

As everyone is busy chasing resolutions for the new year, Christians in Russia are getting into the Christmas spirit — they are waiting to break their 40-day fast with a giant feast joined by ...

Orthodox Christians around the world have been celebrating Christmas by attending church services. While the majority of the Christian world celebrate Christmas Day on 25 December, for many of the ...

Japan’s pop culture, such as anime, manga and video games, has soft power with its worldwide following. Soon, cosplaying will likely become one of its central pillars. Consumption of cosplay ...

Top honors went to returning champions Japan, whose team put together a lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of an Asanoha (hemp) leaf for their restaurant dessert entry.

Christmas (25th December) is a Christian holy day that marks the birth of Jesus, the son of God. Christmas is Katie and Hannah's favourite time of the year. They countdown to Christmas using an ...

There are so many things to experience when you’re new to Japan. Dating is always an exciting endeavor — one that you’ll likely want to enjoy while living and working here. There are lots of handsome ...

A strong earthquake rattled southern Japan on Monday, the United States Geological Survey is reporting. The notable quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, the USGS said and was recorded ...