A viral Instagram video has sparked debate by revealing that the Westernized version of Ikigai, often shown as a Venn diagram ...

The tradition of hanami involves observing the fleeting beauty of nature—and offers an important lesson about the importance ...

The beginning is clipped from this film. The film showcases Tokyo as a bustling metropolis with over 10 million residents, highlighting Japan's extraordinary post-war economic growth, which has made ...

As winter fades, the world eagerly anticipates one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles: cherry blossom season. This year ...

A renowned sleep doctor, Dr Hiroshi Takeda, has shared a simple Japanese trick that could help you get a better night's sleep.

When it comes to Japanese clothing, the first thing that comes to mind is the iconic kimono, often adorned with stylish ...

The symbolism of cats in Japanese literature is deeply rooted in their culture. In Japan, cats are considered to be a symbol of good luck and fortune. Most of these portrayals of cats are drawn from ...

I felt like part of a community in Japan My everyday work life was in a quiet suburb of Tokyo called Hidaka. I made a comfortable, mostly tax-free, salary of about $2,500 a month, or 300,000 yen ...

Yutaka Matsushige, director and star of the Japanese movie 'The Solitary Gourmet,' said the series, which depicts the daily ...

Among Japan's famous martial arts there lies one that has remained almost unheard of in the West. Kyudo, the martial art used ...

In a remarkable display of talent and cultural appreciation, DeAndre Jordan, the star player of the Denver Nuggets, recently showcased his Japanese language skills to the delight of fans and peers ...