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

And the realisation that I am suffering from a bit of culture shock. Children in traditional dress celebrating Shichi-­go-san festival at a Shinto shrine. For what I experience in Japan feels ...

Did you know that in Japan, it's a common tradition to send new year’s greeting cards to friends and family? Known as "nengajyo" or "nengajo", the practice dates as far back as the Heian-era ...

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.

Asoul Ramen offers an authentic Japanese dining experience in a unique ... Our featured dish was inspired by a combination of tradition and creativity. We wanted to craft something that pays ...

She is engaged to a nice enough man that she’s been with for five years, but she has thrown out every tradition that is ... to give gifts equally. Every Christmas, our older daughter will ...

In late December Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi visited China, where he took part in a series of meetings with his counterpart Wang Yi and other Chinese officials. The trip gave the ...

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 ...