Bamboo groves are considered sacred spaces in Japan, often associated with purity and protection against evil spirits. Many ...

Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...

A single witty, scene-stealing figure amid a sea of demonstrators can become a spark — amplifying the protest’s message and ...

More than 6,000 visitors, including Camp Zama community members and Japanese guests, were here March 22 to celebrate the ...

Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring ...

Cherry blossoms, or ‘sakura’, are Japan’s favourite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April.

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the ...

Round three of the 2025 Formula 1 world championship sees the F1 charabanc cruise into Suzuka, Japan and the start of special ...

Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) has been named the Symbol of Music Awards Japan 2025, the act that personifies ... an event by the Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA ...