To celebrate Halloween, Starbucks Japan is launching an all-black, goth-approved Frappuccino and snack.

At Starbucks Japan, it’s not really a question of whether or not they’re serving up a special Frappuccino, but what kind. While each special flavor only sticks around for a limited time, there’s a ...

In Japan, Starbucks employees exude a sense of energy and enthusiasm while they work, interacting attentively with customers as well as each other, creating a vibe that people want to hang out in.

It's time for Japan to better leverage anime's global popularity, reaching international audiences via streaming platforms while opening the door to other cultural exports.

Anime has become a cultural phenomenon worldwide. How big of a role does it play in spreading Japanese pop culture abroad?

As for Dragon Ball itself, Z-Fighter enthusiasts are waiting on word of the shonen’s return. With Dragon Ball Daima ending earlier this year and no return date set in stone for the manga’s return, ...

There are plenty of Starbucks-reminiscent cafes where you can get a latte or a croissant. There’s Pepper Lunch, a diner that specializes in hamburg steak (like hamburgers, minus the bun) and ...

Japanese animation is shaping up as the country’s next big export industry, beyond cars and electronics. Its growth could light up investors’ portfolios.

KUMAGAYA, Saitama -- Plans to open a Starbucks cafe in the parking lot of a park in the Saitama Prefecture city of Gyoda have been aborted, the municipal government announced on March 19.