The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the recent resurgence of vinyl records in Japan and ...

The gyaru subculture originated in Shibuya, Tokyo in the 1990s as a reaction to the "good girl" standards expected of Japanese women at the time. Gyaru are known for being: Cheerful, Loud, Strong, ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

Shibuya Crossing: where history, pop culture, and Tokyo’s bustling city life collide. In this video, I explore why this crossing is famous worldwide, the fascinating story of Hachiko ...

An artist stands in front of his graphic art in an apartment of a soon-to-be-demolished building in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, on Jan. 9. The Yomiuri Shimbun 7:00 JST, January 18, 2025 An art exhibition, ...

Shibuya Parco is seen in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward in this file photo taken on Nov. 19, 2019. (Mainichi/Yukiko Murata) TOKYO -- A man has been confirmed dead after reportedly falling from the Shibuya ...

Police officers guard the scene at 10:46 p.m. on Saturday in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. A young man was pronounced dead at the hospital Saturday after reportedly falling from Shibuya Parco commercial ...

A teenage boy fell or jumped from the 10th floor of a building in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward on Saturday, killing himself and injuring a passerby below. According to police, a witness called 110 at around 9 ...