America used to be the archetypal "soft power" country, but sushi, anime and a different way of life place it in the land of ...

Japan became the first country to qualify for the 2026 men’s World Cup after it beat Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo were enough for ...

Japan will take the spotlight at next year’s Cannes market, the business hub of the Cannes Film Festival, after being named the 2026 Country of Honor — a recognition that will see the nation lead the ...

The Cannes Film Festival's Marché du Film has unveiled Japan as the Country of Honour for its 2026 edition next May. The Marché du Film's Executive Director Guillaume Esmiol officially announced the ...