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 ...

Japan’s culture thrives on a delicate balance between ancient traditions and modern innovation. From tea ceremonies and seasonal festivals to anime and cutting-edge tech, old and new flow together ...

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world ...

Japan is full of outdoor attractions and natural wonders. Only some, however, highlight the fact that we live on an ancient, ...

Loved ones from 12 countries gathered for his special day.Local actor Chen Xi married his non-celebrity Japanese girlfriend ...

Chen Xi's mother Xiang Yun was unable to attend the Star Awards as it clashed with his wedding. Read more at straitstimes.com ...

The wedding was held at a Japanese Shinto Munakata Taisha shrine with friends and family from 12 different countries in ...

Princess Cruises is offering greater access to Japan’s famous festivals and immersive cultural experiences with its newest Japan cruise itineraries.

A Shugendo ceremony on the outskirts of Tokyo shows Daniel Stables a wilder, more visceral side to the Japanese temple ...

DON’T FORGET TO TURN ON THOSE PUSH NOTIFICATIONS FOR CONDITIONS IN YOUR. WELL, PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP IS BACK ON PALM BEACH THROUGH MONDAY. HIS FIRST STOP, A DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR RENAMING SOUTHERN ...

The 2026 Masters will begin with the Honorary Starters Ceremony at 7:25 a.m. on Thursday. Golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson will serve as this year's honorary starters. The ...

Boston Red Sox Watch the Red Sox Opening Day ceremony honoring 1986 team Ahead of the first Fenway game of the 2026 season, the Red Sox will pay tribute to the 1986 team that won the American League ...