Costume designers for period pieces are tasked with re-creating specific moments in time, but they are also responsible for visually representing the narrative journeys of a story’s characters. That’s ...

The national costume worn by Japan’s candidate in the 70th Miss Universe pageant has sparked criticism on Japanese social media. “Cool Japan” take: During the pageant’s National Costume Show on Dec.

Wada, who died Nov. 13 according to Japanese media reports, was catapulted to stardom by the samurai costumes she created for Akira Kurosawa's 1985 film 'Ran,' designing for other reputed film ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. It's ...

The Marvel Comics multiverse is a place of infinite variation, with many heroes sharing names if not powers and backgrounds. The Spider-Man of Japan is a prime example of this. Despite wearing the ...