Suni Lee Wins All-Around Gold at Tokyo Olympics
Culture

Suni Lee Wins All-Around Gold at Tokyo Olympics

The 18-year-old is the U.S.A.’s new gymnastics champion.

13-Year-Old Skateboarder Momiji Nishiya Becomes Japan's Youngest Olympic Champion
Culture

13-Year-Old Skateboarder Momiji Nishiya Becomes Japan's Youngest Olympic Champion

The teen won gold in women’s street skateboarding.

Kicking Off the Tokyo Games, Naomi Osaka Lights Olympic Cauldron
Culture

Kicking Off the Tokyo Games, Naomi Osaka Lights Olympic Cauldron

The tennis champion re-entered the spotlight at the opening ceremony.

Creative Director of the Olympics Opening Ceremony Is Fired Over Holocaust Joke
Culture

Creative Director of the Olympics Opening Ceremony Is Fired Over Holocaust Joke

Kentaro Kobayashi was dismissed just one day before the start of the Tokyo Games.

Studio Ghibli Brings the 'Spirited Away' Hopping Lantern to Life
Film & TV

Studio Ghibli Brings the 'Spirited Away' Hopping Lantern to Life

The merch line also includes four collaborative Seiko watches.

imma Is the Japanese Virtual Model Taking Over the Digital World
Fashion

imma Is the Japanese Virtual Model Taking Over the Digital World

We speak to the online star about her dreams, pet dog Einstein and more.

Nike Taps Skate Shop FTC for Japanese Bathhouse-Inspired SB Dunk Low
Footwear

Nike Taps Skate Shop FTC for Japanese Bathhouse-Inspired SB Dunk Low

Arriving as part of the Swoosh’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics-themed releases.

An Immersive 'Pokémon' Exhibition Is Coming to Japan
Culture

An Immersive 'Pokémon' Exhibition Is Coming to Japan

Fish for Magikarps and play in a Pokémon-filled forest.

Universal Studios Japan To Open New Immersive 'Demon Slayer' Attraction
Culture

Universal Studios Japan To Open New Immersive 'Demon Slayer' Attraction

Here’s when it’s opening.

J-Pop Icon Hikaru Utada Has Come Out as Non-Binary
Music

J-Pop Icon Hikaru Utada Has Come Out as Non-Binary

“I’m sick of being asked if I’m ‘Miss or Missus.’”

Japan Might Implement a Four-Day Workweek
Culture

Japan Might Implement a Four-Day Workweek

The move would encourage better work-life balance.

Starbucks Japan Introduces 47 New Frappuccinos
Culture

Starbucks Japan Introduces 47 New Frappuccinos

Representing the country’s 47 prefectures.

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