No cause for alarm, folks. This isn't a vicious killer doll from the Japanese baseball version of Chucky — though it'd be pretty cool if it actually were — but only an inanimate Team Japan Ichiro ...

In the 19th century, life-sized dolls of samurai warriors in full armor were created and exhibited at festivals along with other ningyō, or “human figures.” Gizmodo recently shared a video posted to ...

SETO, Aichi Prefecture—As Japan prepares to celebrate Children's Day on May 5, one of its long-standing traditions is taking on a modern twist and gaining international appeal. At ceramic manufacturer ...

It’s the land of Katana, Samurai swords and also Ningyo (dolls). It’s the land of Karate and Origami in equal measure. The three-day 6th Japan Festival that began on Friday promises it all and more to ...