Ruthlessness, resolve, and luck all brought Tokugawa Ieyasu to power in 1603 as he unified Japan after centuries of samurai strife and civil war. Guardian statues can be seen at the Tosho-gu shrine ...

Feudal Japan has proved a fertile setting for video games to blossom within for decades now, Ghost of Tsushima being the latest. Most are based around Sengoku period, which bore witness to a ...

Japanese comics and graphic novels, known as manga, have become a beloved global phenomenon. Yet until now, there has not been a major exhibition on the art of manga in North America.

Ed Sheeran was born in Yorkshire, England, and grew up in Suffolk before moving to London at age 17. His birthday is Feb. 17, 1991, and his height is 5'8". He released his first EP, 'The Orange Room,' ...

The best memoirs and biographies blend fascinating anecdotes with deeper meditations that make us reflect on our own lives. From poignant coming-of-age tales to candid confessionals, these are our top ...

With two neighbouring kingdom's set for war, their kings decide that the best way forward is for the son of one - "Oda" (Takuya Kimura) to marry the daughter of the other - "Nohime" (Haruka Ayase).