Takayuki Akimoto can’t get into the Christmas spirit as he heads a group out to destroy what it views as Japan’s financially motivated “Christmas culture” The group, founded in 2006 ...

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — The Japanese government, through the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), showcased its country’s culture and traditions to young Bicolanos in three ...

Unalaska’s Church of the Holy Ascension hasn’t had a resident priest for a few months, but that didn’t stop parishioners from ...

The Ama divers of Japan, primarily in Toba and Shima, preserve an ancient tradition of free diving for shellfish and pearls, dating back 3000 years. Around 2,000 divers remain, sustaining their ...

The ama divers of Ise-Shima, Japan’s sea-women, carry on a centuries-old tradition of freediving for seafood, blending adventure with cultural preservation. In the cool waters off Japan’s Ise ...

In this video, learn how to make a traditional Japanese Christmas Cake (Strawberry Shortcake) from scratch! This light, fluffy sponge cake is layered with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, making ...

Ancient Japanese put little dolls in baskets and set those afloat on rivers and streams, as a prayer to shield the children from disaster and for safe and healthy growth. This old tradition has made ...

Yokohama, Japan - January 13, 2025 Thousands of young people in the Japanese city of Yokohama attended the Coming of Age ceremony on Monday to mark the start of their adulthood.

It’s tradition for the festivities to continue for three more nights at different parishioners’ houses with more songs and starring. For Christmas ... have survived Japanese bombs during ...

Are you a cat or a dog? Japan has several ways to describe a person's personalities based on animalistic behaviors. You might even be a penguin!

Monastic life holds deep significance in Indian and Japanese cultures ... delves into the tranquil world of monks within these traditions, detailing their daily routines, spiritual practices ...