On this day, people worship Goddess Saraswati, seeking her divine grace for wisdom, intellect, and learning. A common tradition during the celebration is to take a shower and wear new clothes ...

The practice of drinking warm or hot water is a habit deeply rooted in Japanese culture. For many people in Japan, drinking ...

Paul O’Neill has never really recovered from the shock of his first trip to Japan.

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Now, part of her job is visiting other Chinese immigrants in Japan to share their stories on her social media account. "I interviewed many people, and they all felt the same as I do," she said.

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Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Japan's factory activity fell at the fastest ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news ...

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Emperor Naruhito expressed his wishes for the people’s well-being and the nation’s development at an annual New Year reception at the Imperial Palace. Naruhito and Empress Masako received New ...

The third seasons of “Yellowjackets” and “The White Lotus” arrive, along with “Clean Slate” and “Win or Lose.” By Noel Murray Some of the best shows on the streaming giant right ...