The traditional Misoma Hajime Sai ceremony, in which sacred trees are felled for timber to house Shinto deities at the famed ...

Yokohama, June 2 (Jiji Press)--Former Nagano Governor Yasuo Tanaka ... Tanaka, 69, served as governor of the central Japan prefecture from 2000 to 2006. He sat in the House of Councillors ...

As many as 1.5 million “hikikomori” shut-ins withdraw from social life in Japan, but one school in Nagano is finding success ...

Nagano Prefecture, known for its unique texture, savory flavor, and deep ties to rural life in Japan. Often enjoyed as a ...

Delve into the washitsu's role in Japanese homes, blending cultural history with contemporary interior design for a unique ...

Here’s some background information about sarin, a man-made nerve agent developed for chemical warfare. Facts Sarin is a liquid that is clear, colorless, tasteless and odorless. Sarin is an extremely ...

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Portland is a prime market to celebrate sake and wasabi. Distributors believe more sake is drunk more per capita in Portland ...

An inflow of water was also proposed as a possible cause of the Matsushiro Earthquake Swarm, which started in August 1965 and lasted for about five years in Nagano Prefecture. More than 60,000 ...

In Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture, where a section of this road still remains, you can now experience walking along this historic path. This year, a costume rental service allowing you to become a ...

Along the Nikaki River in the city of Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture, known as the "home of fireflies," Genji fireflies can now be seen. When the sun sets and it gets dark, many fireflies emit a ...