You may have your swimwear, sun-hat and flip-flops to hand, as well as an array of linen garments in the form of breezy trousers, shirts and skirts, but let me introduce you, or rather re-introduce ...

Exhibitors at the ready-to-wear and accessories trade show are bracing themselves for an unpredictable year ahead.

My husband was just out of rehab for his self-destructive tendencies, and here I was, self-destructing in my own quieter, ...

Founded in 1942 by Portland’s Chinese immigrants to raise funds for China’s defense in World War II, the Yat Sing Music Club perseveres in preserving Cantonese opera through ongoing rehearsals ...

What is it? A shop in the heart of Chinatown showcasing more than 100 single-origin teas as well as offering beautiful teaware to prepare it in. Why go? Tea lovers, you have found paradise. Red ...

Debra Liu traces Daoist ritual, ordination, and sacred mountain life from Brisbane to Beijing in Into the Mountains, published by Earnshaw Books.

Originating during the Heian period (794–1185), the classic Japanese kimono evolved from Chinese-style robes and gradually developed into its own unique form. Traditionally worn by both men and ...

Advertisement Traditional Japanese puppet theater performers share culture with Iowans The performers are from Yamanashi prefecture, Iowa's sister state since the '60s.

The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of stability, the need for them faded, forcing these warriors to find a new way ...

Hakone is a popular hot spring resort area known for its awe-inspiring views of Mt. Fuji. While Hakone is divided into five main areas, one of the best spots for admiring Mt. Fuji's breathtaking ...

I recently visited Japan for the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association ’s global convention, and spent a good amount of time in the host city, Osaka, and Tokyo (only two and a half hours by ...

The Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka hosted a concert of Japanese traditional music by the Honganji Temple & Foundation Japanese Orchestra featuring the performers of NYSC on 28th March in honour of the ...