For 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation's most ...

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

As I walked down a narrow path on the edge of an onsen spa town in Izunokuni, Shizuoka Prefecture, the sound of a shamisen ...

The former imperial capital is both the symbol of Japan's temples and geishas and of globalized overtourism. And yet, blocks ...

Kyoto is renowned for its unique geisha culture, and no visit to this vibrant city is complete without a visit to a ...

Shademomo Iwasaki is a trailblazing contemporary artist whose work brings a powerful voice to today’s art scene. Born and raised in Japan to a Ghanaian father and Japanese mother, she draws deeply ...

The head of a local geisha supporters' group in this northeastern Japan city has sparked controversy by saying, ...

Polish-Japanese dancer, performer, and academic – shares her journey of reviving and teaching 'nihon buyo', the classical ...

Japanese firms have long lagged behind their Western peers on gender equality. A US crackdown on diversity may give them a chance to shine. The spotlight is falling on Japan’s companies as President ...

A popular manga series featuring Japan's Prince Shotoku of ancient times will be adapted into a traditional Noh-Kyogen play. The production will be staged at a Noh theater in Ginza, central Tokyo ...

VOV.VN - Tran Gia Bao of Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) scored a stoppage-time penalty to help U17 Vietnam hold U17 Japan to a 1-1 draw, keeping their hopes of qualifying for the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup ...