It’s not just the skies that are decorated for Children’s Day. Divers in Wakayama Prefecture are entertained by carp decorations gently swaying with the tide.
The Yokohama Sisters, a Japanese vocal trio, gained international attention with a video of the Ukrainian anthem chorus posted on YouTube.
KATO is one of the biggest model train companies in Japan, and the new Saitama factory will be a center for the community and train model...
Over the years, many dishes have become synonymous with certain areas of Japan as well as different traditional events. Dairy in Hokkaido, soba at New Year’s...
Kitano had once before received a prestigious award in Italy honoring his career, the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival for “Hana-bi”.
April 29-May 8 in Akihabara: Explore the theme of michi - the path that brought you to where you are - with Japan’s top contemporary artists.
You're making a video but you can't get permission to film that best Tokyo intersection with its 24-7 energy. There's now a way around that! Here's...
She has inspired countless professional Japanese women, and her face is about to go on Japan’s new 5,000 yen note. Here’s her story.
Through May 5: Golden Week in Chichibu offers floral color, festive activities and fresh air for family outings in sun or light rain.
The Columbia University historian draws on the records in a fascinating read tackling common beliefs about POWs in WWII.
In Tokyo through June 12, this is the only place in the world where Hokusai works from Japan and the United Kingdom are displayed in collaboration.
Players of games like Elden Ring know the feeling as we watch the kids summon the courage to set out on what often feels like an...