There are hundreds of different types of flowering cherry trees planted in Japan. But, as many others have noted, the Somei Yoshino variety is by...
The Seikado Bunko Art Museum is holding a special exhibition aimed at introducing Japanese swords to beginners by utilizing 30 wonderful blades from their collection of...
Okinawa Prefecture is on the frontline of our nation's defense. It must stop obstructing efforts to defend the lives and property of Okinawa people and Japan.
Coming of Age Day is officially meant to celebrate young people who now realize that they have become adults and are committed to surviving on their...
Newlyweds from Melbourne share their top moments from the last leg of their 16-day winter honeymoon, exploring Nara, Hakone, and Tokyo.
Culture Day is an opportunity to focus on the richness of world-class Japanese food, and an incentive to pass on this culture and see it develop...
Throughout this classic seven-game Japan Series, the Hanshin Tigers and Orix Buffaloes gave baseball fans plenty of reasons to pay attention.
Bears are changing their habits around humans as rural depopulation and climate change erase the borders between settlements and deep forests.
From a good luck charm for children to a talisman for sexual potency and childbirth, the daruma has been many things to many people throughout history.
The American carried over his strong play from the third round of the ZOZO Championship to dominate for a six-stroke victory over Beau Hossler and Eric...