Step into the shadowed world of Japan’s mythology, where mischievous yokai, haunting spirits, and divine beasts walk between the living and the dead. Each creature tells a story — of fear, faith, and ...

Kumamon, the mischievous black bear mascot, is not only the face of Japan's Kumamoto prefecture; he's also the face of a movement. No other "creature" captures the craze surrounding Japan's mascot ...

AKI, Kochi Prefecture—A roguish local cat has been making headlines for his dramatic entrances at a noodle shop with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean here. This saucy feline burglar regularly ...

Japan head coach Eddie Jones was in mischievous mood at Kingsholm on Sunday night when asked about speculation linking him to a possible role with World Cup flops England. Jones, who coached Australia ...

Foreign Minister Makiko Tanaka said Tuesday she has frozen ministry personnel transfers after bureaucrats reassigned a staff member against her specific orders. Tanaka told a press conference her ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. A live-action commercial for the Japanese version of Gravity Rush 2 stars an adorable kitten that literally turns the world upside down. The ...