SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film “Mortal Kombat” and TV ...

The prolific actor, best known for playing villains on screen, was discovered by director Bernardo Bertolucci for his film ...

The Yokohama Renaissance Project Council (YRP Council) has launched the "Yokohama Silk Renaissance," an initiative that reinterprets the city's historic silk heritage for today's global MICE and ...

Rich in active ingredients, amino acids, and enzymes, this long-guarded beauty secret of the Geisha is now available to ...

Japanese literature is celebrated for its emotional depth, poetic subtlety, and profound insight into human nature. From ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Tourists staying overnight in Kyoto will see a significant increase in how much tourist taxes they pay, with rates almost reaching as high as £50 per night. The Japanese city of Kyoto attracts high ...

In “Geisha”, her most recent exhibit, Venezuelan artist Katiuska chooses to concentrate on beauty as a balm. She became acquainted with the many facets of Japanese aesthetic in Paris during the late ...

It's certainly not the first time the West has borrowed Eastern styles — the obi belt that was all over the runways a year ago — but a number of the fashion and beauty looks inspired by the new film ...