Explore the power of cuteness in Asia, from Pokémon to Studio Ghibli, and how it's used for political soft power and rallying support for the underdog.

Washington, DC's famous Cherry Blossom Festival draws crowds to see the beautiful pink blooms around the National Mall and Tidal Basin. Over a century ago, the National Mall stood bare without cherry ...

Disney Store is getting pastel plush keychains of characters like Winnie the Pooh and Stitch from Disney Store Japan on April 14 for the cutest bag charms.

Travelers to Japan should seek out this mirror-like lake near Mount Fuji that promises unbeatable views of the mountain and ...

Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...

Studying Japanese doesn’t have to be overwhelming, expensive or time-consuming. With free apps to jumpstart your Japanese learning journey, you can easily fit reviewing kanji and vocabulary seamlessly ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

Opened in April of 2023, Maison Carla Rosa is a powder pink boutique hotel with a California-meets-Côte d’Azur aesthetic, set in the sleepier Californie neighborhood that was once home to Picasso.

The Philippine passport has earned global recognition for its striking design, landing a spot on Hypebeast’s list of the world’s most aesthetic passports. In an Instagram post, Hypebeast, a ...