“Take flight together” says this representation of what the Year of the Tiger means for mankind, “Let’s leap free of the gloom the virus has brought!”...
Cambodia’s celebration of the solar New Year is a perfect time to learn more about the culture and progress of this dynamic country with a strong...
Maegashira No. 1 Daieisho completed his title quest with a victory over Okinoumi on the final day of the tournament.
The pandemic has dealt a body blow to the kimono industry as a whole. This was true for most of the weavers in the Tango area...
Although North Korea is by no means invincible, it is aggressive and does have the capacity to cause a huge number of casualties. More than a million...
As things close down for a few days over the New Year period, workplaces hold bonenkai, or “year forgetting parties”—sort of like the good ol’ office...
'I believe we will be able to live with peace of mind in the not-too-distant future. I sincerely hope the country will move forward, with people...
What is Chef Takashi Tamura’s advice to those who want to make their own Osechi? “How good the dishes are depends on how much effort one...
Black ink flowing from the wood-and-horsehair brush onto the starch-white page, calligraphic artist Shoko Kanazawa inscribed, stroke by stroke, the kanji for “katsu” — “victory”.
The warm glow of lanterns. The chatter of people in the distance. The occasional burst of laughter as people wished to each other, “Happy New Year”....
Japan does New Year quite differently than other countries. In fact, many people compare Japanese New Year to American Christmas. It is a day to...
As many countries around the world are busy unwrapping Christmas gifts and keeping that yuletide log burning in the fireplace, Japan is ever at work during...