Japan’s cities offer more than just whirlwind sightseeing—they invite you to slow down and savor. From Kyoto’s centuries-old traditions to Fukuoka’s coastal calm, each destination blends history, ...

Matsuri trace back to ancient Shinto ceremonies where communities prayed to kami for good harvests and protection from disasters. Seasonal agricultural cycles, especially rice cultivation, shaped ...

First built 1,300 years ago, Ise Jingu Shrine has just entered its rebuilding cycle, considered a once-in-a-generation ritual ...

A beautiful seaside town less than an hour south of Tokyo and one of the world's oldest cities, these are the things to do in ...

Japan’s traditional performing arts date back more than 1,000 years, here’s a quick guide to some of the major styles you’ll encounter.

BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech ended its decades-long tradition of identity-based graduation achievement ceremonies last month, joining several large universities that have taken a similar step amid ...

Calls to connect water to Warrnambool's Japanese gardens six years ago may have saved its ceremonial tree from getting the ...