Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated his desire for China and Taiwan unification in his annual New Year's message for 2026 ...

As New Year's Eve approaches, one of Japan's most cherished traditions is set to unfold: the 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen. Scheduled to air from 7:20 PM to 11:45 PM on December 31st, this iconic music ...

As readers of the Dandadan manga know, things only get bigger as the series progresses. You can check out the creepy New ...

As the year draws to a close, one cannot help but feel the anticipation surrounding Japan's traditional New Year's Eve event, the NHK Red and White Song Battle (Kōhaku Uta Gassen). Set to celebrate ...

In today's rapidly changing media environment, the way we measure television viewership has undergone significant transformations. Gone are the days when household ratings were the gold standard for ...

The NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen is not merely a music show; it is a cultural phenomenon that showcases Japan's top talents. This year’s event began with a special stage that included a star-studded cast led ...

On his list of top five films from 2025 are On Falling, praised for its tender exploration of loneliness, and The Ballad of ...

A massive crash involving 67 vehicles in snowy weather killed two people and injured 26 on an expressway in Japan late on ...

Fifteen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a rubber factory in central Japan on Friday during which an ...

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts ...

Emergency services were seen at a rubber factory in the Japanese city of Mishima on Friday (December 26) after reports of a ...

He said a call was received at about 4.30 pm (0730 GMT) from a nearby rubber factory saying "five or six people were stabbed by someone" and that a "spray-like liquid" had also been used.