THE JAPAN FOUNDATION, Manila made dreams come true on Feb. 22 and let an audience at the Shangri-La Plaza experience a night with geiko and maiko (better known here as geisha, but Kyoto, Japan’s ...

Japanese culture offers numerous habits for a balanced lifestyle. By borrowing these simple yet effective habits from Japanese culture, anyone can improve their relationship with food and prevent ...

HOKOTA, Ibaraki Prefecture--Orders are being accepted for a limited edition of the popular Licca-chan doll wearing the uniform of a school in Ibaraki Prefecture for the first time. The project was ...

Tokyo, Japan - January 30, 2025 Japanese doll maker Kyugetsu Co. unveils "hina" dolls of Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani, Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura, table tennis player Hina Hayata ...

Travel to Japan has never been more popular. Yet, while the country has an enviable amount of assets, most tourists only visit perennial favorites like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto and miss out on the ...

I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the favorable dollar-to-yen exchange rate, mild weather, and vibrant autumn foliage made it a great time to visit. With little ...