Dotonbori is like an arms race for your attention. The signs get bigger and more elaborate, to the point giant crabs or a ...

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In Japan, rice is more than just a grain; it is central to daily meals, festivals, spiritual offerings, and even language ...

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A look at Japan’s love of packaging, from impeccably crafted cardboard to lacquered works of art.

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For fragrance and matcha lovers alike, the Le Labo Kyoto Machiya is an essential stop in Japan. Read BAZAAR's review of the ...

Nagano (長野) is one of Japan’s top travel spots, known for its seasonal beauty, stunning mountains, and rich history and ...

In a graceful blend of cultures, storytelling and tradition, Lucknow-born Aakansha Srivastava was crowned Miss Sake India ...

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Bitter taste for sake makers Sake has a big fan base in the United States. But the popular Japanese rice wine is also being hit by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies. NHK World's Inoue ...

he Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival, held every year from April 13 to 15, is one of the most important Shinto events in Wakayama Prefecture. It takes place at Kumano Hongu Shrine, one of the Three ...