(Mainichi/Yuki Motohashi) HAKONE, Kanagawa -- A bar where local geisha entertain customers opened in this hot spring resort town Jan. 23, offering a chance for international and Japanese tourists ...

A one-stop shop for wagyu, sashimi, and all the Japanese snacks you could dream of is now open in Tysons. Marufuji, a spinoff of a small family-owned grocery chain that started in Connecticut, offers ...

Japanese culture offers numerous habits for a balanced lifestyle. By borrowing these simple yet effective habits from Japanese culture, anyone can improve their relationship with food and prevent ...

Japan’s core consumer inflation accelerated to 3.0% in December, the fastest annual pace in 16 months, data showed earlier on Friday, in a sign rising fuel and food prices continue to push up ...

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KYOTO--Geisha and "maiko" apprentices here on Dec. 13 visited their art teachers and host teahouses to thank them for their patronage this past year and wish for a happy new year. Such a visit is ...

KYOTO--Geisha scattered roasted soybeans to exorcise “evil spirits” and bring good fortune in the year ahead during a traditional event held at Yasakajinja shrine here. Geisha and “maiko” ...

Are you annoying everyone around you? Blocking the train with a big suitcase? Quit It! Here are 10 common mistakes tourists make in Japan. For those traveling to Japan for the first time, the research ...

Avoid the crowds of Kyoto at this underrated Japanese city, where you can discover stunning gardens, preserved traditional ...

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Planning your dream trip to Japan in spring for cherry blossom season? Here is where and when is the best time to see the cherry blossoms in Japan! In this deep dive, we share the Japan cherry blossom ...

As cinema spreads across the globe, Japan shines as one of the leading and cherished film industries, especially having earned more Academy Awards than any other nation in Asia. While it is ...