With international cinema becoming more and more accessible through streaming platforms, Japanese films have garnered global recognition for their cultural richness and refreshing storytelling ...

Shiori Shakuto received funding from the Australian Government, Australian National University and Cambridge University to conduct research for this project. What makes a good retirement?

A new phenomenon sweeping Japan, involving men donning silicone bodysuits and lifelike female masks, has raised significant public alarm. Dubbed “tight men” by the Japanese media, these ...

While there are plenty of skin care trends promising soft, supple skin overnight, sometimes it’s worth going back to the basics: face masks. A simple face mask can make all the difference when ...

A research team has developed a deep skin-stimulating LED mask which has been verified in clinical trials to improve dermis elasticity by 340%. A KAIST research team led by Professor Keon Jae Lee ...

Jeffrey J Hall, a special lecturer in Japanese Studies at Kanda University of International Studies, spoke with FRANCE 24 to provide more insight into the current upheaval in Japanese politics.

On one song in particular, “Take Your Mask Off,” Tyler addresses the ways in which people hide their true selves and the ways that this can hurt them and the people around them. While the ...

A conversation with John Nathan, a biographer of Yukio Mishima, who translated the story “From the Wilderness” in this week’s issue.

The home with many unique features, including ornate stonework, Tiffany glass windows and a third floor ballroom, is MLive’s House of the Week. Homes across the state are showcased each Wednesday.

By David Waldstein Masa Kawai wore his faded Yankees cap on Wednesday as he served customers at the Japanese doughnut shop he owns in Edgewater, N.J. It was two days before Game 1 of a World ...