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

Maybe you're brushing up on the Japanese language, are an aficionado of Japanese culture, or have Japanese heritage yourself.

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Why does Japan have so many unique ideas? This video explores things that only exist there. It shows how culture, space, and innovation all play a role. The result is a country full of surprising ...

The big thinkers at Aperture explore cultural practices in Japan and what other countries might learn.

In celebration of these Christmassy eccentricities, we’ve rounded up 12 of the most unusual customs from across the globe.

It's that time of the year when there's chill in the air, and warmth in people's hearts. Christmas is just around the corner and people are in a joyful mood to spend quality time with their loved ones ...

Coffee tasting menus full of elaborate preparations and black-tie baristas are all the rage in Tokyo and Kyoto.

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

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s space agency said its H3 rocket carrying a navigation satellite failed to put the payload into a planned ...

As an outdoor editor, I've written about countless backpacks — but this is truly one of the most unique designs I've ever ...

In 1974, KFC launched its 'Kurisumasu ni wa Kentakkii!' campaign (which translates as 'Kentucky for Christmas!').