As 2026 approaches, there are many longtime traditions that are observed throughout the islands to ring in the New Year.One ...

A year-end rite that can trace its roots back more than 1,000 years is disappearing as people have less free time, feel less ...

Japan, a country of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modernity, might not be the first place that comes to mind when considering Black culture. Yet, within the bustling streets of Tokyo, the serene ...

From kabuki’s newfound fans to experimental theater’s widening scope, Japan’s performing arts scene spent 2025 reaching ...

Each year, tourists and D.C. natives alike flock to the Potomac waterfront to see the famous cherry blossoms. The pink blossoms are the buds of the sakura, or the Japanese flowering cherry. To ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the ...

Pictured is the NRG Center in Houston. The Tokyo X Festival celebrates Japanese culture and traditions with a vibrant array of events, including tea ceremonies, martial arts and kimono workshops, live ...

Hundreds gathered at the Clock Tower in Thimphu to immerse themselves in Japanese culture and traditions during the 2024 Japan Week, held from November 1 to 3. she wons Japanese 28, locked content ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Japan has been one of the hottest travel destinations on earth for the past few years, breaking record after record, and more ...

Cycling through Akita reveals craftsmen, hot springs and foods that keep northern traditions alive. Japan’s mountains, coastlines and farmlands offer a world of quiet stories beyond the cities. In a ...

The three-day festival of food, music, cosplay and culture is in town Dubai: Meet Hatsune Miku and your favourite anime characters at Japan Culture Con (JCC), which is back for its second edition this ...

Here’s how Christmas is celebrated across the world. From kids leaving their shoes out in Germany to people in Colombia ...