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.

Such cultural aggression must not remain obscured." According to Ichinose, the Japanese civic group launched a public petition demanding the Japanese government return looted Chinese artifacts.

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.

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 ...

The Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is timed by ticket and ticket prices may vary. For more information visit japanphilly.org.

Global Times: Japanese group urges return of looted Chinese relics, calling it cultural aggression and seeking justice.Beijing, China, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Japanese lawyer and ...