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7 Best Japanese Mascaras to Take Your Lashes to the Next Level

From viral favorites to hidden gems.

The 15 Best Non-English Albums of 2025

From Bad Bunny and Rosalía to Chaeyoung, CORTIS, and more.

The Official Trailer for Alice in Borderland Season 3 Is Here

And it's even more brutal than we'd anticipated.

History of Tabis: How a Japanese Classic Became a Fashion Staple

You certainly know their shape, but do you know their origin?
Travel

11 Real-Life Anime Locations in Tokyo for the Perfect Day Itinerary

So much to see, so little time!

How Nike Is Championing Community for Young Girls in Japan

Go inside Nike's Coach The Dream summit in Tokyo to learn how the brand, with athletes like Naomi Osaka and Missy Franklin Johnson, is changing sports for girls.

Dragon Ball Mangaka Akira Toriyama Dies at 68

“He still had several works in the middle of creation,” his company announced.

Jujutsu Kaisen Sweeps Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 With 11 Wins

Out of 17 nominations.

J-Pop Star Shinjiro Atae Comes Out as Gay

"I feared that even if I could accept the truth, the world would never accept me as an artist."

COVID-19 Cases Surging in Tokyo Ahead of Olympics

New cases in the host city are at their highest since January.

Fans Banned From Tokyo Olympics Venues

The Delta variant has spurred new COVID-19 concerns for the Olympics.

Japanese Youth Want the Olympics Canceled — Here’s Why

“Like it just shouldn’t happen.”

This Year’s Olympics Are Going to Look Very Different

For one thing, foreign spectators won't be allowed.

Japanese Singer MIREI Shines a Light on Tokyo Youth Culture

"Tokyo is evolving as a city and society, and I’m feeling it right now living here."

This Japanese Island Wants the U.S. Military Off Its Land

A high school senior’s film shines a light on the Marines’ controversial presence in Okinawa.

These Japanese Women Are Fighting Back Against a Rule Requiring Them to Wear High Heels in the Workplace

Everything you need to know about the rising #KuToo movement.

Japanese-American Teens are Visiting Former Incarceration Camps to Confront History

Nineteen-year-old Sydney Takeda's grandparents were among the 110,000 people held in isolated "relocation centers."

Perfume Is the First Female J-Pop Group Ever at Coachella — and They're Just Getting Started

After two decades of making music, Perfume is still innovating.

176 People Reported Dead Following Floods in Japan

A massive rescue operation is underway as thousands of homes have been flooded.

An Earthquake in Japan Killed 4 People

A nine-year-old girl is among the dead following the 6.1-magnitude quake.