As matcha demand grows—so do prices—and a hot and dry spring in Kyoto do not demonstrate that supply will grow anytime soon.

Sandy and Paul Iwasaki walk through Japantown, describing how it used to be when Paul grew up in the neighborhood, in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 22, 2024. Sandy frequented the area growing up ...

It is the last Japanese boardinghouse still operating in the city, according to Lindsay Mulcahy, a member of the L.A. Tenants Union and a former consultant for Hollywood Heritage.

The organizations point out the neighborhood has historical cultural significance for Chinese, Japanese and Jewish Portlanders, and their organizations were founded to honor and preserve that history.

The Japanese Cultural Bazaar is an important chance to bring her brushwork artistry to others, Nakamura said. “I want to share it and keep reminding people that it’s part of our culture ...

Cultural Exhibits When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 13-14 and Aug. 20-21 Details: Several Japanese cultural objects will be on display at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center.

As matcha’s popularity surges worldwide, Japanese producers face challenges keeping up with the rising demand for this iconic powdered green tea cherished for its flavor, health benefits, and cultural ...

An ancient Japanese art form that connects people to their heritage with each pounding beat, taiko drumming was recently on full display at the 46th annual Nikkei Matsuri Festival in San Jose's ...

Japanese-Americans didn’t end up in Chicago of their own accord: The U.S. government forcibly resettled 20,000 of them to the city from World War II incarceration camps.

Through drama, dance and drums, The Nikkei Student Union is celebrating the spirit of Japanese American identity. For its 36th annual Cultural Night, NSU is hosting an in-person production ...

Throughout Japanese cultural history, the boundary between the real world and the world of supernatural beings has been remarkably porous. Certain sites, states of mind, or periods in the lunar cycle ...