Naked festivals are adapting to the modern era, including the Konomiya Hadaka Matsuri, where women participated for the first time...
In the wake of the Tohoku earthquake, Richard Halberstadt chose to stay in Ishinomaki. Today, he continues to share the city's story of survival and hope.
Ozeki grappler Takakeisho will need to capture the March tournament title to convince sumo officials he's worthy of promotion to the sport's highest rank.
Minority Shareholders, Chapter 6 of Shin Ushijima's novel pulls us into the life stories of the people behind this modern-day drama of family-owned companies.
The Boston Red Sox outfielder, who played eight seasons in NPB, drives in five runs to help Samurai Japan improve to 2-0 in Pool B with...
Kimono-clad plum blossom ambassadors welcome visitors to the display of red, white and pink flowers in bloom and the festival of flower candles at night.