Cherry blossom season is in full swing across Japan, but one issue looms over one of the country's most beautiful occasions — the aging of the iconic trees. Many sakura trees — specifically ...

Currently, exports make up less than 10 percent of total production, but with Japan’s declining population and the growing global interest ... Hattori is at the helm of Shoryuen, a position that he ...

Japan’s Princess Akiko was in attendance at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend to present the winner’s trophy; she was there in her capacity as honorary patron of the race. The Princess, 42 ...

RIETI's periodic Brown Bag Lunch (BBL) seminars welcome an array of guest experts to share their research and views. The sessions encourage lively discussion that contributes to dynamic policy-related ...

The Kyoto-based cultural enthusiast and content creator’s goal is to protect and promote Japan’s traditions, from tea ceremony to martial arts and beyond. 1. Are you ready for the cherry ...

A Kawasaki P-1 patrol aircraft of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force ... a move which would break an Italian tradition of U.S. aircraft purchases and strengthen ties with Tokyo.

predated the West’s by more than 50 years and were an offshoot of Japan’s venerable printmaking tradition. Because these paperbound books were printed from woodblocks on which pictures and ...

As Japan celebrates sake’s inclusion on UNESCO’s list, brewers and enthusiasts alike hope this newfound recognition will help preserve and elevate the tradition for generations to come. Sign up for ...

Japan captivates visitors with its seamless blend of ancient tradition and cutting-edge innovation. Wander through tranquil temples and traditional tea houses in Kyoto, then step into the ...

He heads out to the woods in Japan, drops his pants and does as bears do. “We survive by eating other living things. But you can give faeces back to nature so that organisms in the soil can ...