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Explore a life rooted in traditional Japanese culture, carried with pride into the modern age. From ancient rituals and ...

Most modern-day Japanese pay scant attention to religion in daily life, but things are different when it comes to funerals. These are officiated according to Buddhist rites nearly 90% of the time ...

A love motel in Japan has been converted into a funeral home, sparking a heated discussion on social media about sharply declining birth rates and the country’s ageing population. A netizen ...

Studying overseas creates a whole new world of opportunities. Among the most exciting things is experiencing other cultures; ...

A young Black couple attending a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at a Chashitsu in Tokyo, Japan, hosted by an elderly Japanese woman wearing a white kimono. Red burning chinese lanterns rise into ...

Kiss became superstars with Alive! So let’s break it down: the 75 best albums of 1975, complete with a playlist of key tracks ...

Japan sees slump in number of places of 'privacy and comfort', some of which offer five-star facilities while others are more down-to-earth A love motel in Japan has been converted into a funeral ...

I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling aspects of ...

A funeral home in Japan has introduced a unique "coffin cafe", allowing visitors to lie in caskets and reflect on life and death.

A Japanese pilot slammed his Zero fighter plane into the USS Missouri and ignited a fireball on April 11, 1945, during the ...

Israel’s defense minister said Wednesday that troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and ...