Shinto is the native religious tradition of Japan. I think it's easy to see visual signs of it throughout Japan, from the shrines (jinja) to the gates (torii). But what I was interested in finding out ...

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, disrupting traffic, causing airport ...

According to Shizu Okusa, the founder of wellness brand Apothékary, one of the most compelling aspects of Japan’s culture is how well-being is woven into the fabric of everyday life. “The Great ...

The Fukui prefectural government is offering online classes about the culture and dialect of its area, for people from ...

Here, Okusa walks us through myriad ways to imbue your everyday with Japanese ... Zen, the Japanese school of Buddhism, is woven into the way of life in Japan. But while meditation is a central ...

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveries on Tuesday. The Hokkaido prefectural government said ...

When I stepped into Tokyo’s Henn Na Hotel, I encountered life-size, animatronic hotel workers who greeted me in Japanese and English. They looked human, and were even dressed in festive holiday hats ...

Record-breaking snowfall in Hokkaido, Japan, disrupted traffic, delayed deliveries, and caused airport closures on Tuesday. The heaviest snow, especially in Obihiro and Kushiro, led to stranded ...

People remove snow from a street in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (Kyodo News via AP) ...