Matcha green tea is essentially ground-up tea leaves, and it’s been enjoyed for centuries in a way that’s far more powerful than your usual brew. Unlike traditional tea, where ...

Japanese horror, often referred to as J-horror, has captivated and terrified audiences worldwide with its distinct approach to the genre. Unlike its Western ...

Shadows is the latest game in the franchise which, after years of requests, finally sees the series extend into feudal Japan.

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From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

Threading their way through ninja and samurai there walked yamamba ... I had the privilege of seeing the mask slip a little and of witnessing the pain of history laid bare. Umino was questioning ...

Kendo Nagasaki (83) officially enters Guinness World Records as oldest wrestler in history. Kendo Nagasaki ... The burly, silent 83-year-old samurai has entered the Guinness World Records book ...

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground ... The Lego booth featured a man wearing the ...

Hugh Jackman's Wolverine has taken part in some incredible fight scenes over the years, with some barely edging out others in ...

As a sign of his range, he grew a beard and wielded a samurai sword for “Shogun ... of Monte-Cristo” and “The Man in the Iron Mask” — he joked with self-deprecating charm about ...

We also see MGS2’s star, Raiden, featuring his samurai sword back bling and diving mask for the full stealthy ... sneaky, and historical. The Plague skin was reportedly shelved during the ...

Explore how Japanese culture shaped Star Wars—from samurai codes and Zen philosophy to Kurosawa's films, Jedi ethics, and lightsaber design.