It was in the late spring of 1955 that Japanese literature scholar Donald Keene first traveled to northeastern Japan's Tohoku ...

Brave New World had several issues, but if it changed one small detail, it could have been a much more impactful film in the ...

Hiking at local sites is a popular off-campus activity. Hanging out at Strouds Run can be a great activity for friends and an ...

A brand-new teaser visual is here for the upcoming live-action adaptation of Makoto Shinkai's critically acclaimed anime film, 5 Centimeters Per Second. The film is set to premiere in Japanese ...

Beneath the cherry blossoms of Hiroshima, memories of devastation linger — but so does hope. This exclusive extract from Six Minutes to Winter, Mark Lynas’s urgent new book on the threat of nuclear ...

From Guts and Ichigo to Kirito and Ryuko, the best anime swordsmen are formidable opponents to any who oppose them.

A guide to events and activities across the North East for families to enjoy over during the May school holiday, from ...

Named ‘Best foodie hotel’ by the Sunday Times, the Angel in the centre of Abergavenny is one for the gastronomes. Previously ...

Museums across the North East are offering a range of free and low-cost events this May half-term. Families can look forward to activities at their cultural attractions thanks to Ways to Play, a ...

These traits can be wrapped up within the symbolism of the cherry blossom, which is probably the largest floral attraction to ...

A cold spring means it won't flower until later. Different varieties of cherry blossom tree are in bloom at different times. The average tree only blossoms for about two weeks — so it's no use ...