The coronavirus pandemic accelerated that process, allowing more Japanese songs to be shared on social media. There has also been a resurgence in the popularity of so-called "City Pop" music from ...

Some readers might recognize Japanese pop hits from the 1970s and 1980s known as City Pop. This retro genre has captivated audiences worldwide in recent years. But South Korea has a unique ...

Japan faces urban population decline by 2035, with ageing societies challenging city sustainability and prompting calls for immigration reform Japan's decades-long fears over a contracting ...

GIFU--The city of Seki, Gifu Prefecture, will likely lose its status as the “belly-button of Japan” five years from now because of population shifts. The “navel” title refers to a ...

Darren and Christi Kumasawa were in Osaka, Japan, last summer and witnessed the buildup for Expo 2025. So when they heard the fair’s mascot, Myaku Myaku, was in San Francisco for a meet and greet ...