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 ...

As 2026 approaches, there are many longtime traditions that are observed throughout the islands to ring in the New Year.One ...

Each year, tourists and D.C. natives alike flock to the Potomac waterfront to see the famous cherry blossoms. The pink blossoms are the buds of the sakura, or the Japanese flowering cherry. To ...

Pictured is the NRG Center in Houston. The Tokyo X Festival celebrates Japanese culture and traditions with a vibrant array of events, including tea ceremonies, martial arts and kimono workshops, live ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Japan has been one of the hottest travel destinations on earth for the past few years, breaking record after record, and more ...

Hundreds gathered at the Clock Tower in Thimphu to immerse themselves in Japanese culture and traditions during the 2024 Japan Week, held from November 1 to 3. she wons Japanese 28, locked content ...

Cycling through Akita reveals craftsmen, hot springs and foods that keep northern traditions alive. Japan’s mountains, coastlines and farmlands offer a world of quiet stories beyond the cities. In a ...

Japan’s winters can be brutal, especially in the snowy regions where temperatures plummet, and daily life requires a certain ...

The three-day festival of food, music, cosplay and culture is in town Dubai: Meet Hatsune Miku and your favourite anime characters at Japan Culture Con (JCC), which is back for its second edition this ...

Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an ancient one in which patches of gravelled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the ...

SOAS, University of London provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Japan: Myths to Manga at the Young V&A is loosely divided into four parts: sky, sea, forest and city. The underlying ...