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 ...

Japan will not send any senior officials or Cabinet ministers to the Beijing Winter Olympics in February, the government said Friday – but stopped short of calling the decision a diplomatic boycott.

Snowfall in Japan this winter is expected to be about average, offering visitors the chance to enjoy snow-clad castles. Nikkei has asked a panel of experts to select some of the most spectacular ...