Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

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Japanese Art History à la Takashi Murakami” at Gagosian’s Mayfair branch in London showcases the Japanese polymathic artist in remix mode as he updates important pieces from his country’s artistic ...

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The Atelier Grognard in Rueil-Malmaison also promises a plunge into Japanese culture, with an exhibition of some 50 objects ...

It’s like it is going to be a celebration of Japanese manga which impresses as both a visual and narrative form of art. The exhibition will run from September 27 to January 25, 2026. During this ...

Anime is becoming increasingly mainstream, but with the many recent hits it has churned out, one may overlook its best ...

Typesetting popular manga like Dandadan, Kaiju No. 8, and Gokurakugai can be crushing for its pool of mostly freelance workers.