A fixture of Japan’s creative underground since the 1970s, Izumiya first emerged as a rebellious folk singer before expanding into television, film and visual art. Now, at age 77, he returns ...

‘Barbie has always reflected pop culture, and culture reflected on her too,’ says Linda Kyaw, senior design manager for Barbie at Mattel. ‘But I think that’s one of the reasons she has stayed relevant ...

Shinbashi geishas on Tuesday rehearse at the Shinbashi Enbujo Theater before the 100th Azuma Odori festival in Tokyo. Photo: AFP In the popular imagination geishas are often confused with courtesans, ...

TOKYO, May 21 — The geishas glide with measured steps across a wooden stage, offering a glimpse of a long-misunderstood tradition that is becoming a rare sight in Japan. Dancing with paper fans and ...