Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

Monastic life holds deep significance in Indian and Japanese cultures ... delves into the tranquil world of monks within these traditions, detailing their daily routines, spiritual practices ...

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — The Japanese government, through the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), showcased its country’s culture and traditions to young Bicolanos in three ...

CULTURE INTRODUCTION. Officers from the Japan Information and Culture Center demonstrate the proper way to wear a yukata (summer kimono) during their visit at SM Legazpi City in Albay on Friday (Jan.

TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism ...

“This is my first time away on Christmas season out of Kenya and away from home, and I feel conflicted about it. On the one hand, it's an adventure since I'm interested in learning about the customs ...

This article delves into the fascinating world of traditional perfumery in India and Japan, two ancient cultures ... Over time, this tradition evolved into a refined craft, yielding attars that ...

A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.

The Ama divers of Japan, primarily in Toba and Shima, preserve an ancient tradition of free diving for shellfish and pearls, dating back 3000 years. Around 2,000 divers remain, sustaining their ...

TOKYO – Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan in 2024, figures showed on ... such as the ancient capital of Kyoto. The tradition-steeped city, just a couple of hours from Tokyo on the ...

The ama divers of Ise-Shima, Japan’s sea-women, carry on a centuries-old tradition of freediving for seafood, blending adventure with cultural preservation. In the cool waters off Japan’s Ise ...

Yokohama, Japan - January 13, 2025 Thousands of young people in the Japanese city of Yokohama attended the Coming of Age ceremony on Monday to mark the start of their adulthood.