Efforts by the Japanese government to arrest climbing rice prices with releases of grains from national stockpiles have come ...

Government bans unconventional kanji pronunciations to dissuade parents from giving children quirky and individualistic names ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A new Japanese-themed store, Ebisu, has opened in downtown Raleigh, offering authentic Japanese ...

Japan is putting outlandish baby names to rest by cracking down on niche monikers that have become trendy in recent years, ...

As the New York Post previously reported, New Zealand also has a list of forbidden names — and it’s royally strict. King ...

If you go to Japan, there’s a chance you might meet someone with an unusual name – such as “Nike,” “Pikachu” or “Pudding.” ...

From 'Your Name.' to 'Love Letter', we list the highest-rated Japanese romantic movies, both anime and live-action, according ...

Nick Hanke and Phil Shires teamed up to open Masao, a restaurant with French and Japanese cuisines, in the East Village.

Most Japanese last names with dark meanings are tied to themes of death, evil spirits, and darkness in their culture. Names like Tsuchikumo and Oniyama evoke fear and mystery. While others ...

Japan is said to be one of the friendliest countries in the world. Conde Nast ranked it sixth friendliest with a score of ...

Kirakira names have been a thing since the 90s, and they’re controversial in Japan — and, in fact, the government is cracking ...

An established Mount Prospect Japanese restaurant is reopening under a new owner and a new name. Sandy Yang, an experienced Chicago restaurateur is opening Sankyu Sushi at 1176 S. Elmhurst Road.