TOKYO -- An initiative based out of Hitotsubashi University in Japan will help democracy activists fleeing Myanmar, Hong Kong and other parts of Asia find sanctuary within the region starting next ...

Nong, who visited Myanmar on Nov. 3-5, said China hoped Myanmar would restore stability, and it supported all parties to properly handle differences and achieve reconciliation through dialogue as ...

Francesco Panto rarely felt comfortable in his home country of Italy. Born and raised in Sicily, he loved playing with stuffed toys and staying at home while other boys his age were expected to be ...

Warner Music Japan (WMJ) and NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan (NBCUJ) have partnered to mutually capitalize on the growing popularity of anime-related music. Continue to article... Under this ...

It was another banner year for theatrical Japanese animation. Of the year’s 10 top-grossing films, half were anime features, according to box-office site PickScene. That includes the year’s ...

This course examines Japan’s postwar and contemporary society on the basis of Japanese film and animation. The classes are divided into two parts. The first part consists of screenings of both major ...

Experienced anime fans will be familiar with its shonen tropes, but its fantasy spin on Sengoku-era Japan, sense of adventure, and whimsical characters make its straightforward story work.