Even though I am Japanese ethnically and by citizenship, I never felt deeply connected to my Japanese heritage while growing ...

A Shinto priest from Austria talks about the origins of his spiritual journey and how he spends his days at a 355-year-old ...

In “Dyeing with the Earth,” an Oxford research fellow examines how Japan’s age-old textile traditions sometimes run counter ...

Imagine inhaling the delicate, sweet scent of azuki bean paste mingled with the soft, enticing textures of mochi rice. Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, are more than just delightful treats; they ...

In Japan, snacking isn’t mindless grazing, it’s culture. Each bite carries history, season, or symbolism, whether sold ...

Imagine having one foot firmly in the modern world and the other planted deep in the realm of folklore and fantasy. A ...

In historic Boston Common on a beautiful spring weekend, the decadent smell of Japanese street food, lively music, and exuberant chatter permeate through the air. Flags and banners flutter in the warm ...

A Japan-South Korea cultural exchange festival was held in Seoul on Sunday as the two countries are celebrating 60 years of ...

GUESTS ENJOY THE SIGHTS OF AUTUMN WHILE EMBRACING SOME CULTURE AT THE ANNUAL JAPANESE FESTIVAL. FOR 15 YEARS, ORGANIZERS HAVE BEEN BRINGING TWO DAYS OF TRADITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCES TO THE ...

Dajabón.- The Japanese Cultural Gathering “Bon Odori” brought together Dominican and Japanese traditions in a colorful ...