The city of Japan transforms agricultural land into July 31, 2021 From the ground, there is not much to distinguish the rice stalks in a Gyoda field in Japan. It is only seen from above…
Ghost of Tsushima showcases the beauty of Japanese culture March 11, 2021 Ghost of Tsushima is more than the pinnacle of game design. It also represents Japanese culture in many ways. Ghost of Tsushima was a…
Does Japan’s Culture Explain Its Low COVID-19 Numbers? April 1, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads and the number of people infected and deaths skyrocket in various parts of the world, a continuing headache has…
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks did homework on Japanese culture before losing, says Kieran Read October 1, 2019 Kieran Read explains All Blacks’ reverence after Springboks win: “Our way of showing respect” Before the All Blacks line up and bow to the…
Culture Day in Japan – Bunka no Hi – Buffalo Rising November 3, 2017 On Sunday November 5, join Friends of the Buffalo Japanese Garden for the Celebration of the 10th anniversary of Japanese Culture Day (Bunka no…
Japanese culture: the scent of Japan permeates Coimbatore | Coimbatore News September 10, 2017 COIMBATORE: A Little Japan opened its doors to Coimbatore residents on Saturday at the Ratha Regent in Coimbatore as part of the Fragrance of…
Historic Town to Host Hoi An-Japan Culture Festival, Travel News and Top Stories July 28, 2017 HOI AN (VIETNAM NEWS / ASIAN NEWS NETWORK) – Historic Hoi An will reenact a 17th-century wedding parade for Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese…
Japan’s education reforms revive memories of wartime indoctrination April 5, 2017 TOKYO (Reuters) – A push for patriotic content on the ethics curriculum in Japanese schools is reigniting fears that children will learn to have…
Land of the Rising Sun: Omotenashi and the Culture of Japanese Hospitality November 18, 2016 A staff member greets visitors at a Pachinko park in Ginzaflickr: JAPANKURU The arch is at the very heart of social interaction in Japan….
Japan House of Culture opens in Myanmar September 5, 2016 Most of the foreign cultural centers around Yangon are in villas or large houses, with security guards and guests to greet visitors. The House…
Japanese cute sport culture – WWD July 29, 2016 The long-standing Japanese culture of cute, known as Kawaii, is toning down its lather. The style was once all about female femininity: encouraging women…
Celebrate Japanese Culture | Way of life November 12, 2015 What started as a way to help local Japanese children connect with their homeland’s culture has grown into one of Guam’s biggest annual events….
Bunka no Hi – Japanese Culture Day – Buffalo Rising November 12, 2015 Bunka no hi – Japan Culture Day – arrives at the Buffalo History Museum. The annual event, dedicated to all things Japanese, as far…
“The Japanese Culture Book (Japanese / English)” on sale now February 2, 2015 Enjoy traditional and avant-garde Japanese pop culture Tokyo, February 2, 2015 – The Japan Times, Ltd. released a new bilingual Japanese / English book…
Japanese overtime culture thwarts Abe’s plans for more working mothers July 30, 2014 Hiroko Yano, who worked for the same company for 20 years, recently learned that she could become a manager. The mother-of-three, who averages two…
The Bon Odori festival celebrates the culture and traditions of Japan August 19, 2013 East meets West … port. Observing the ancient tradition of honoring the spirits of ancestors, the Japan Society of Fairfield County hosted the 20th…
The effects will become more evident as the climate of Japan changes July 13, 2013 Residents of major cities in Japan, and Tokyo in particular, are well aware of the heat island effect, especially now with the onset of…
Irrepressible Irishman promotes Japanese culture April 6, 2013 Humor is perhaps the most difficult genre to translate, but laughter speaks any language. Poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan’s recent foray into the…
A celebration of Japanese culture and traditions in Westport July 7, 2012 Stifling summer skies failed to deter a lively celebration of Japanese culture and traditions on Saturday afternoon on Jesup Green. The event was the…
Kuwako Takahashi promoted Japanese culture February 1, 2008 Very few people have done as much as Kuwako Takahashi to promote American appreciation of Japanese culture. Many also did not excel at as…