Shuntaro Tanikawa, one of the most celebrated Japanese modern poets who pushed the boundaries of the genre, died on Nov. 13.

A number of K-pop acts will be making appearances on Japanese broadcaster NHK’s annual year-end TV show “Kohaku Uta Gassen.” ...

Daihachi Yoshida's "Teki Cometh" is the first Japanese film in 19 years to win the top prize at the Tokyo International Film Festival. The win reflects a feeling of optimism that pervaded this year's ...