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Japanese Wedding Culture: Similar, Yet So Different! (From Cash Rules to Dress Codes)

Weddings are one of life’s biggest milestones, and in Japan, couples often spend months carefully planning every detail to make the day truly special. With so much thought and effo...

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A child participates in the "Piu Sik" parade on the island of Cheung Chau during its annual Bun festival in Hong Kong. — AFP

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A dancer prepares for the Yosakoi performance at the Remo-Yosakoi Festival, marking 29 years of Surabaya-Kochi ties. - AFP

Japan's otaku culture takes off in Manila with CyberAgent festival

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The Tao (Yami) indigenous rowers launch a traditional wooden canoe called Ovayan (Golden Friendship) for its voyage to Philippines' Batanes Islands. -AFP

東アジアの交流が生んだ「飛鳥・藤原」　20年越し悲願、世界遺産へ

What is the ‘Mona Lisa’ of Japan?

From Hokusai to Kusama, searching for the country's ultimate artwork

Reading the air on being Japanese

As birth rates fall and countries turn to immigration to address their labor shortages, a lot of countries around the world are struggling with crises of national identity. Japan i...

A Swiss artist's portrait of Meiji-era Japan

5 Quirky Japanese Summer Festivals You Must See: Dancing, Fire, Bellybuttons & More!

Japan hosts various summer festivals across the country, each with its unique characteristics, history, and purpose. Experiencing these festivals (or "matsuri") firsthand offers a...

Music festival Zipangu offers a glimpse of J-pop’s future beyond anime

Ado, Chanmina, Atarashii Gakko!, Yuki Chiba and more turned a Pasadena golf course into a showcase for the breadth of Japanese music and its growing appeal abroad.

Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris

Sumo's trip to Paris offered a vivid reminder that the sport's rituals and symbolism can resonate as strongly as the action in the ring.

Japanese soccer fans show excellent manners as World Cup opens[Pics, video]

Chants and headbands aren’t the only tradition supporters of Japan’s sports teams bring with them when attending events overseas. The World Cup is underway, and while Japan always...

June Events in Kansai: Fun Festivals, Food, and Things to Do in Kyoto & Osaka

Kansai, land of okonomiyaki, Kyoto, and deer parks, is buzzing with events this June. This month’s highlights include planting rice in a centuries-old tradition, solving mysteries...

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China anime festival shows Japan fandom undimmed by diplomatic chill

'Unbelievable!' 4 Weird Things About Japan's Bath Culture That Shocked Foreigners

Japanese people really love a good bath. From the tub at home to public bathhouses, saunas, hot springs, and even heated stone spas, bathing is a regular part of everyday relaxatio...

Tanabata Festival

I was reading online about the use of the Taiko Drum and found it is used traditionally in many festivals. I made a simple festival scene set up for Tanabata Festival. This festiva...

Japanese dancers win ballet prizes in Moscow

Ryoma Hudzeleu won gold in the senior men's solo category at the International Ballet Competition. Sakura Nagai received the bronze medal in the girls' solo category.

Cultural Exchange Event “Osaka Loop Line Nishi-Kujo Station OK18-ban-gai” to be Held

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Ashiya: How to Visit Japan’s Most Exclusive Small Town

Ashiya, a leafy enclave between Osaka and Kobe, carries a cachet no other Japanese town quite matches: old money, hillside mansions, and a refined Hanshin lifestyle. Here's what to...

‘This is our culture’ – Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium

Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was "Japanese culture" to tidy up after themselves. The post...

Inside Japan’s $25 billion consumer market built on fan devotion

From collecting Hello Kitty goods to manga figurines, what was once considered a niche hobby has evolved into a fan-merchandising economy estimated to be worth ¥4.1 trillion.

“Japan on Paper in Dresden. Utamaro, Hokusai, Hiroshige and the Graphic Arts of Modernism” at SKD

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