Noh was once the entertainment of medieval warriors. Today, remote Sado Islanders embrace one of the world’s oldest surviving types of drama. Shinobu Kamiyama, center, playing the tormented ghost of a ...

Imagine combining your love of travel with your love of cats. A trip to Japan gives you that opportunity in a fun and memorable way. Millions of tourists visit the country every year for its ancient ...

If you go to Japan, there’s a chance you might meet someone with an unusual name – such as “Nike,” “Pikachu” or “Pudding.” While still a minority, these names have grown in popularity over recent ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Once you have seen a toki, there’s no mistaking this bird for any other. With its ...