She wore most of her super-long, dark hair down, and parted in the middle, which facilitated two truly perfect space buns.

Anime black-haired female characters like Asada Shino and Nico Robin are iconic for their unique personalities and stories.

Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

The 1988 anime Akira motorcycle is probably still the coolest two-wheeled pop culture phenomenon nearly 40 years on. But what ...

If you’re planning on getting a haircut in Japan, here are some useful Japanese words and phrases for a smooth visit to the ...

Steve and Lucas look at pink-haired anime girls (and boys) and its codified character archetypes (cute! spunky! murderer!). Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this ...

Even decades later, there’s just something undeniably special and nostalgic about these ‘90s anime, from Dragon Ball Z to ...

Some said that police had made comments about “suspicious” hairstyles or clothing. Recent government data show no difference in the crime rate between Japanese and foreigners. Maurice Shelton ...

Hey Dada,” my six-year-old says. “When did Japan start believing in Pokemon?” It’s day three of our journey through the land of the rising sun and we’re getting to the big questions.

Also aimed at promoting the charms of the city, which is the capital of Ehime Prefecture, the Matsuyama Sacred Place Tour website presents a total of 25 locations from anime, movies, TV dramas and ...

Harry Styles, British singer-songwriter, began his musical career on the hit TV show the X Factor in 2010 when he was put into the boyband One Direction. The group went on to become one of the ...