Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Portrait of a Black woman on the Streets of Tokyo Japan, a country of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modernity, might not be ...

Sumie Kaneko, a singer who plays the traditional Japanese instruments koto and shamisen, often performs wearing flashy ...

The sale places pop culture artifacts in conversation with Japan's rich visual traditions. According to Christie's, these items "trace the enduring resonance of motifs, techniques and narratives roote ...

According to the Tohoku region’s Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, kokeshi (koh-keh-shee) originated in the late Edo period, which ended in 1868, in the area’s hot-spring villages, where ...

Japan is where old traditions and modern wonders collide. From robot cafes in Tokyo to green tea ceremonies in the mountains of Mt Fuji. These are the best spots to cruise around Japan. The post ...

As a longtime Anthony Bourdain fan, I knew Japan would be special before visiting. Bourdain once said in his field notes, “I love Tokyo. If I had to eat only in one city for the rest of my life, Tokyo ...

Visiting Japan for the first time? Get ready for a few surprises! From ultra-quiet trains to vending machines for everything, Japan's unique customs, tech, and social etiquette can be fascinating—and ...

During a trip to Japan this summer, Lafayette native Colette Bernard learned many things about the Japanese culture, including a world in the heart of Tokyo that seemed to parallel south Louisiana.

Japan, a country of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modernity, might not be the first place that comes to mind when considering Black culture. Yet, within the bustling streets of Tokyo, the serene ...