FX’s Shōgun continues to fill out its season two cast. Japanese singer and actor Ren Meguro is the latest name to join the next chapter of the multi-Emmy Award-winning series, which starts production on the new season in January in Vancouver.

After missing out in recent years, could the Yankees land a Japanese star in free agency this offseason? Tatsuya Imai tops a talented trio.

The Japanese leader only sleeps two to four hours a night—and has personally pledged to ditch work-life balance in favor of “work, work, work.”

Anime fans have a lot to look forward to in 2026, as the small-screen adaptation of yet another fan-favorite light novel series has now been announced. A recent update not only confirmed that an animated series based on the Japanese light novel series Killed Again,

By John Geddie and Joseph Campbell SHIRAKAWA, Japan (Reuters) -Shiroki Mitsunari does not remember seeing bears in the picturesque Japanese mountain village of Shirakawa when he was a child. But since a cub attacked a Spanish visitor there last month,

A Japanese woman in her 50s has been charged with allegedly forcing an unwanted kiss on BTS member Jin during a public fan event last year, according to a

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the hunt for another star free agent, with a star Japanese pitcher being linked to the team.

The Japan Self-Defense Force recently tested the deployment of a developing hypersonic missile system that is designed to defend Tokyo’s islands from foreign warships. The Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) showcased the Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) during an industry day last week,

Super Hot! Scorching Kasukabe Dancers is displayed on the smartphones of citizens in Fuyang, Anhui Province on November 17, 2025. Photo: VCG China's film importers and distributors confirmed the postponement of the release of imported Japanese films such as Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot!

Stay warm in mini skirts this winter with Japanese fashion hacks: thermal tights, oversized jumpers, legwarmers, long coats, and heat patches. Inspired by Japanese teens, these tips keep you stylish and cozy all year. With the right outfit choices, you can ...

Japan’s longer-maturity sovereign bonds fell sharply on Monday over renewed fiscal concerns ahead of the government’s first economic package expected to be unveiled as soon as this week.

The New York Yankees are always in the market for the best of the best, and this offseason is no exception. But while general manager Brian Cashman stated that