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The ‘Demon Slayer’ Phenomenon and Japan’s Evolving Anime Industry

The franchise's success reflects the growing size – and evolving nature – of Japan’s anime industry in recent years.

Peter Chai

It will be difficult to truly address Japan’s inflation and debt woes given the fragile political environment.

Hisahito’s position as the only eligible male heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne has generated intense interest in his life – and public debate...

A long string of court rulings has upheld the right to same-sex marriage. How have these judgments interested with public opinion?

The Japanese leader revived the phrase “remorse” in his remarks, while also seeking to appease conservative members of the LDP.

Japan’s upper house election in July 2025 drew widespread attention to Sanseito , a right-wing party that campaigned using anti-foreigner...