Police call for vigilance as Japan witnesses an increase in groping and upskirting incidents, urging bystanders to extend help to potential victims.
The return of tourists to Japan and Asia is prompting local decisions for protecting the fragile environment of native plants and wildlife from overtourism.
"By nature, culture is close to the daily lives of local people," says Doshisha University's Dr Nobuko Kawashima, applauding the Cultural Affairs Agency move.
HOSOO opened its first international showroom in Milan, showing the world that tradition and innovation are complementary forces that give rise to masterpieces.
Why spend money on a camera that's 12 years old when I already have "the best camera on the market?" Actually, there are several reasons.
The heavy snow caused 24-hour traffic backups for tens of kilometers, and some rail passengers were stranded in cold railcars for as long as 10 hours.
As the New Year progresses, many will start planning their travels to see the cherry blossoms in 2023. The Japan Meteorological Corporation has released the first...
Twice a year in spring and autumn the temple opens its doors to the general public. This year, visitors were taking pictures of autumn colors in...
A Buddhist temple built into a mountainside, it is the final resting place of many of Japan’s most cherished historical figures. Additionally, the temple itself houses...
Centered around 2000 volunteers, the Kyoto Jidai Matsuri brings to life the rich kimono styles, textiles, and figures of Japanese history.
Ukiyo-e paintings often feature women with red undergarments peeking out of sleeves and hems, and the dye derives from safflowers in Yamagata Prefecture.
The position of women in the Gion Matsuri tradition has changed over the centuries, but the fact is that the Gion Matsuri could never be staged...
