The UK's biggest celebration of Japanese culture will come to Manchester for the first time later this week. The three-day ...

Japan is a country that fascinates many travelers with its unique culture, history, and traditions. One of the most striking aspects of Japanese society is the high level of respect and discipline ...

Japan, a country of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modernity, might not be the first place that comes to mind when considering Black culture. Yet, within the bustling streets of Tokyo, the serene ...

Many people dream about leaving the place where they were born or currently live and pursuing a life abroad. Usually, such dreams involve not some random country, but one that seemingly calls to a ...

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

On my first morning in Tokyo, a barista in a café near Ueno Station served my coffee with a big smile and two short bows. The cashier was just as kind and patient, though I do not speak Japanese.

A photo exhibit featuring traditional Japanese tattoo art, called "American Irezumi" is coming to San Francisco's Main Library in October, featuring the work of San Jose tattoo artist Takahiro ...

Do you also associate Düsseldorf with the opportunity to enjoy excellent Japanese cuisine? No wonder: It’s estimated that ...

Tokyo, Nov. 3 (Jiji Press)--Japan conferred the Order of Culture on eight people including Sadaharu Oh, 85, head of the ...

During a trip to Japan this summer, Lafayette native Colette Bernard learned many things about the Japanese culture, including a world in the heart of Tokyo that seemed to parallel south Louisiana.

Modern Japan sounds like a sci-fi premise: the incredible shrinking country. Japan may have one of the longest national life expectancies, about 85 years, and the world's largest city, Tokyo. But the ...