One of Japan's most colourful festivals, the Sanja Matsuri is a rowdy mix of religious ritual and wild street party Sensoji, ...

Many have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

explore an art-filled island, or join Buddhist monks for morning chants. Here are 10 not-to-be-missed experiences to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. When visiting Japan, travelers can stay ...

Otaru is one of Hokkaido’s leading tourist destinations. Once a prosperous economic center, the city retains the character of those days in its large buildings, warehouses, and canals. As a developed ...

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Dr. Ana Montanez is working overtime in Lubbock to contact vaccine-hesitant parents, explaining the grave risks posed by a disease that most American families have never seen, and one that can be ...

Popular streamer Amouranth was recently attacked by three gunmen attempting to rob her home. While she suffered some injuries, Amouranth managed to fight the men off. It's unclear whether the ...

Extra History Japanese Militarism - Drawing the Knife Posted: February 26, 2025 | Last updated: February 26, 2025 Tokyo Station, November 4th 1921. Hara Takashi is a symbol of the new Japan. He ...

While body art is widely accepted in many countries, tattoos are considered taboo in Japan, especially in public places like bathhouses, gyms and even workplaces. Because of this stigma, tattoo ...

Coca-Cola (Japan) Co. also praised his art through its official account, saying, “Thank you so much for drawing a great picture.” Keito found it hard to believe that so many people were ...

KYOTO--After close to five years of painstaking restoration work, the interior of the impressive Amidado main hall of Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist temple here, a UNESCO World Heritage site ...