Very hot summers in Japan are changing famous summer events. Some festivals now happen in spring or autumn because of extreme ...

Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, are more than just delightful treats; they are a portal into Japan’s illustrious past.

The geishas glide with measured steps across a wooden stage, offering a glimpse of a long-misunderstood tradition that is ...

In a bid to escape the soaring summer temperatures now becoming the norm across Japan, cities are moving traditional festivals – including beloved fireworks displays – to spring and autumn for ...

founder of the festival and artist. The event, which took place at Terasaki Budokan in Little Tokyo, featured traditional Japanese performances, hands-on art activities and cuisine from local vendors.

Sake plays an essential role in Japanese culture through rituals and festivals, and traditional sake brewing is regarded as the technology that underlies this. The Japanese government named ...

Yoiyama are the pre-festival evenings. These are taken place in Kyoto's streets, in particular: Shijo, Karasuma, and Kawaramachi. Here, traditional Japanese music fills the streets of Kyoto ...

Get ready for an unforgettable evening showcasing the music of the shakuhachi, Japan’s traditional bamboo flute ... Texas is an outreach event affiliated with the World Shakuhachi Festival taking ...

and taiko (Japanese drum), as well as cultural tables with hands-on activities. Additional events throughout downtown Dillon include a presentation by a renowned manga translator, a traditional ...

WASHINGTON — The National Cherry Blossom Festival was officially up and ... JPop singers and traditional Japanese drumming music. "The opening ceremony is a dazzling fusion of culture, artistry ...

Etta Preece, 2, left, and Sadie, 3, right, pose for a photo while wearing traditional Japanese kimonos during the 13th annual Nihon Matsuri Japan Festival in Salt Lake City on April 27 ...