Learn how to create these cute, handmade notebooks that make fantastic gifts or stocking stuffers. With simple steps and minimal materials, you’ll have unique, personal presents ready in no time.

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Fueled in part by the success of TV hit "Shogun," overseas studios are hungry for quality Japanese content and local creators are adapting to meet demand. Fans of Japanese manga and anime cartoons ...

Keroppi, the adorable frog with big eyes and a charming smile, perfectly represents the cheerful and optimistic spirit of Sanrio’s characters. But what does his name mean, or why is he so special ...

Japan set a new annual record for visitor arrivals with one month to spare, official data showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen helped propel the nation's tourism boom. November saw 3.19 million ...