Last month, Medalist-- a new anime based on Tsurumaikada's titular sports manga -- premiered on Japanese television ... artist's dazzling figure skating scenes into animation was a difficult ...

I had never been to Kyoto, so I wanted to include it in our trip, even though it is arguably Japan’s most beloved destination. Even in winter, it’s busy, but not like cherry blossom season in ...

We love these eight Japanese books filled with wholesome and heartwarming themes featuring adventurous journeys and snowy scenes to get lost in and you won’t need to brave the cold at all. A charming ...

The winter in Japan is truly a magical experience. While it’s chilly and snowing outside, inside, it’s kotatsu (a low table with a heater underneath) and hot bath season, and the perfect time to try ...

Winter in Japan can be a very different experience depending on which side of the country one is in. Winds from the mainland of Asia pick up moisture as they cross the Japan Sea, which turns much ...

You won't find Santa, Rudolph or any sign of Christmas at this winter light festival. (Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden/Facebook) At Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Lethbridge, Alta., — shrubs ...

With winter in Japan comes a certain popular sweet that has a piping hot an (sweet bean paste) filling and is made freshly in a specially shaped hot plate. However, there is no agreement on what ...