Convenience stores, ice and whisky first came as U.S. imports. Then, they were reinvented.

The country’s aesthetics and inventions have spread far. It still remains a singular place.

Beloved holiday tradition brings international talent and inspiring message to Mahaffey Theater on Dec. 28 ST. PETERSBURG, ...

The third element is either the Chrysanthemum or the carnation flower called hikae in Japanese. Denoting the Earth, this is placed at a 75° angle. These central concepts in Ikebana serve as ...

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 ...

Longing for a Christmas dinner with all the favourites like roast turkey, rib eye steak, brussels sprouts, baked potatoes, cherry tomatoes and pumpkin? Throw in some sweet treats like yule log ...

During the campaign, Trump personally attacked Cruz (“Lyin’ Ted Cruz”), his wife (a woman my wife Martha and I know, like and respect) and his father. It was so bad Trump once dishonestly waved a ...

The smell of newly laid bitumen competes with the rich scent of Japanese hinoki cypress. A saw screeches through sheet metal, a delivery truck beeps as it reverses, instructions are shouted.

Takayuki Akimoto can’t get into the Christmas spirit as he heads a group out to destroy what it views as Japan’s financially motivated “Christmas culture” The group, founded in 2006 ...

With the Chiefs playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day last season, the franchise reportedly wants to make it an annual thing. The Chiefs are surely looking to follow in the footsteps of ...

Japanese weddings are steeped in tradition and the tea ceremony is an integral part of the celebration. It's not just about serving tea, the ritual signifies respect, harmony and purity.