The Tanigumi Dance is an important tradition and part of Japan's cultural heritage. For the first time in its 800-year ...

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek experienced record-breaking heat in Japan on his walking journey. Salopek witnessed ...

Japan, the land of the rising sun and the birthplace of the beloved Sanrio Character, Hello Kitty. Known for her cuteness and ...

back number ’s “Blue Amber” debuts at No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Japan Hot 100, released May 7, becoming the popular band ...

A gem-encrusted timepiece from Van Cleef & Arpels harks back to early 20th-century bow-shaped brooches. First of Its Kind, ...

Commemorative events are taking place across the country to mark 80 years since World War Two ended in Europe.

The controversial Tokyo shrine’s wide stone path, normally reserved for quiet prayers and camera-clicking tourists, ...

The Japanese team held on to progress from their first appearance in the last four of the competition, and their first ...

Manners are important in Japan, and while most of the country’s etiquette has its roots in common sense, certain points might not be so intuitive for visitors from other parts of the world. Thankfully ...

"This is just like the deadly trap of the eye of the storm. Bowing to a bully is like drinking poison to quench thirst. It ...

Lost in a sea of sushi spots and metro maps, Joanne Karcz finds her footing – and her appetite – with the help of a food tour ...

You'll receive a Crystal Bow and the Crystal Bow crafting plans as your reward. While you get given a Crystal Bow as a reward for completing Heartstrings, you're also given the weapon's crafting ...