In the grand scope of Marvel’s cosmology, Thor is only one god among many pantheons, as a new Storm story is reminding ...

Hirafuji Kikuko Professor, Faculty of Shintō Studies, Kokugakuin University. Born in 1972. Specializes in mythology. Head of Institute for Japanese Culture and Classics at the same university.

a factor behind sluggish book sales. Based on the survey results, an expert panel of the education ministry will discuss measures to address the situation. According to the Japan Publishing ...

With a ban looming, publishers are hoping to pivot to new platforms, but readers fear their community of book lovers will never ... relocates a figure from Greek mythology into small-town Tennessee.

From highly anticipated sequels to fresh voices debuting their first novels, the year is shaping up to be a thrilling one for book lovers. These releases reflect the diverse range of stories that ...

Lugh (Celtic Mythology): Banished from his homeland in some versions of his myth for being perceived as a threat. Susanoo (Japanese Mythology): Banished from heaven by Amaterasu due to his unruly ...

(Mainichi/Akira Inoh) TOKYO -- With each student in Japan receiving a tablet ... But are digital devices worse for the eyes than traditional books or comics? When considering eye strain, the ...

Guidebooks can be wonderful resources for helping travelers navigate destinations. But the best travel books can also inspire journeys. Fiction or nonfiction, there’s no shortage of books with a ...

Japan is staring down a demographic cliff. The population has shrunk for 15 straight years, with births hitting a record low of 730,000 last year and deaths a record high of 1.58 million.

If you’re in the mood for a good read and don’t know where to find the perfect book, just look at USA TODAY’s Best-seller list, which has a little something for everyone. Every Wednesday ...