Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...

Scroll down to discover how to ride an escalator in Japan, how to cross the road, when to tip, the greeting that will make locals 'anxious' and why you need to start practising your bowing.

An curved arrow pointing right. Longbows, or Yumi, have been used in Japan for centuries. But today, a handmade bamboo bow can cost over $2,000. At over 2 meters tall, these bows are difficult handle.

Japanese space agency, The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on Monday (Aug 26) announced that it has ended its Moon lander operation. The decision as per reports was taken after the space ...

The culture dictates everyday interactions among the Japanese. Bowing is a common practice in the country. The Japanese use this practice as a form of greeting. The depth of the bow shows the level of ...

Just break off a bite-size piece and hold it in front of them. If they have manners, they’ll bow before taking it! Be warned - if you tease them they might chase you! Expert says overnight ...

A Japanese geographical name expert said Japan is free to decide on its own if it will follow U.S. President Donald Trump's demands that the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali be renamed. Hiroshi ...

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode introduces words related to yumiya, meaning bow and arrow. Together, they've been ...