Some of the most popular anime in Japan have never set foot on American shores. Oh sure, we have Naruto and Pokémon and Dragonball Z, but what we don’t have are the kids shows — the Japanese anime ...

That’s what my 11 year old said when I asked him to tell me his top things to do in Japan with kids after our recent visit. I requested his favorite two or three experiences, but he came back with ...

Mana Ashida is the most famous child in Japan, and that's saying something. The seven-year-old has starred in a dozen movies over the past three years, been in enough commercials to warrant a ...

Online predators are targeting children in Japan at alarming rates. In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we explore the rising cases of online exploitation, from grooming through games and social ...

Why does Ohtani Shohei, a Japanese baseball star, pick up litter after games? Why do Japanese people queue so politely, and wait for green lights before crossing the road? Why, in short, is Japan so ...