Based in Scotland, Finn has been writing about Japanese pop culture for nine years now. He is also a gamer, hiker, and proud vegan. His passion is bringing news straight from Japan to you, in English, ...

The sale places pop culture artifacts in conversation with Japan's rich visual traditions. According to Christie's, these items "trace the enduring resonance of motifs, techniques and narratives roote ...

Takashi Murakami knows how to work his magic to brighten people’s mood wherever he goes. Take his recent whirlwind trip to London, for example. It was almost impossible to spot a non-smiling face at ...

Ishikawa, Japan-- Anime, the Japanese art of animation, comprises hand-drawn sketches in an abstract form with unique characteristics and exaggerations of real-life subjects. While generative ...

A French artist's reimagining of his sons' childhood sketches has once again captivated anime fans online, years after the project initially gained traction. The work of Thomas Romain, a professional ...

Japan's animation industry surged 14.8 percent to reach record revenues of $25 billion (3.8 trillion yen) in 2024, with most of the growth driven by the expanding international popularity of Japan's ...