A visitor to Japan who wanders into a sumo tournament might be forgiven for thinking they had intruded upon a religious ...

Shibuya’s mayor is urging people not to gather for Halloween amid concerns about rowdy behaviour and rising visitor numbers.

It epitomizes the Japanese emphasis on politeness and humility. Whether you are thanking someone for their help or ...

Even though I am Japanese ethnically and by citizenship, I never felt deeply connected to my Japanese heritage while growing ...

In Japan, bathing in the nude with strangers is just a regular part of onsen culture. But for many foreign visitors, taking that first plunge can be intimidating.

For 20 years, the Japanese Film Festival has illuminated Istanbul’s screens, weaving a cinematic bridge between Japan and ...

Pop star returned to host the sketch comedy show and to perform songs off her latest album, ‘Man’s Best Friend’ ...

A Shinto priest from Austria talks about the origins of his spiritual journey and how he spends his days at a 355-year-old ...

Japanese-British singer Rina Sawayama called out Sabrina Carpenter for cultural insensitivities during the October 18 episode ...

Masako Nozawa Makes History Masako Nozawa, the legendary voice behind Goku, has become the first voice actor to receive Japan ...

Cool Japan, one of Japan's organizations that promotes tourism to Japan through pop culture, is in danger of being eliminated. If the organization is not able to turn a profit by 2025, the Ministry of ...

The Redlands Japanese Cultural Center, a new nonprofit organization founded by Sabro Foster and Kevin Seishiro Suzuki, will hold its grand opening celebration noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at 542 E.