Ginzan Onsen, a hot spring town in the Yamagata region, is now limiting daytrippers in the winter season. Its dark wood ...

Kokom Scrunchies “The DPA Diamond Lounge 2025 in honor of the Oscars” will once again gift nominees in a spectacular worldwide gifting loun ...

Kochi Prefecture--In a town famed for its production of traditional Japanese “washi” since the Heian Period (794-1185), the president of a printing company based here knows a lot about paper.

Shiota’s experiences and those of several other Ino business owners show how a labor shortage is a growing threat to smaller companies that provide seven out of every 10 jobs in Japan.

Beyond Tokyo lies the charm of the Gifu prefecture. After a dream holiday, writer Lizzy has compiled the ultimate Gifu travel ...

Japan has spent decades making its buildings more resilient to earthquakes. Similar changes could be difficult for the US to ...

At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more ...

An art installation at the King County Library System's Bellevue branch shares stories from Japanese Americans who were ...

Scientists know that natural disasters have negative health effects on survivors, but long-term observations are lacking. To help fill this gap, a research team has investigated the connection between ...

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