Nathan's book offers a delightful wander through Japan's literary wealth, with witty digressions and anecdotes that reveal new facets even to seasoned readers.
Captivated by Japanese swords, a Swiss man shares his journey to Japan, where years of dedicated training made him the country's first foreign swordsmith.
An extraordinary annual carnival in the East Java city of Jember is becoming a stunning Indonesia-Japan cross-cultural success story.
The TV series Shogun starring Hiroyuki Sanada entered the Emmys with twenty-five nominations in different categories, and didn't disappoint.
Hotel concierges were invited to experience bonsai gardening and horseback archery in Ibaraki Prefecture, perfect for a day trip just 1-2 hours from Tokyo.
What inspired Murayama, who owned a "hostess" club in Ginza, to leave Tokyo's nightlife and enter the world of Shinto to serve the gods and her...
Furoshiki, reusable Japanese wrapping cloths used to carry items from lunch boxes and wine bottles to gifts, are gaining attention for their versatility.
Pickleball enthusiast Daniel Moore reflects on introducing the sport to Japan and highlights how its rising popularity can help other grassroots movements.
Explore the captivating journey of Gudetama from the beloved Sanrio character's inception to global stardom in an exclusive interview with designer Amy.
The Japanese Alpine Club is marking its 120th anniversary with a landmark project to document and promote historic mountain trails traversing the country.
Previously believed to have been lost forever, the handwritten commentary by the 13th-century poet Teika reflects the essence and depth of Japanese culture.
Artistic director and kabuki actor Monnosuke Ichikawa VIII gives us the backstory on the kabuki play premiering in English in Hawaii on April 19.
