Experience the beauty and tradition of Japan's Lantern Festivals with our guide to these breathtaking celebrations of light ...

Historical precedents offer valuable insights. This approach aligns with the way other traditional festivals are translated, such as Japan’s Tanabata (Lovers’ Day) and Obon (Festival of the Dead), ...

An old post office in southern Japan has become a destination, both tourist and postal, for people who are not yet ready to let go of their loved ones.

The 2024 festival is scheduled for August 16 and 17. Ticket information will be announced in February, and sales will start in March in stages. Please check the official website for details. In Japan, ...

A popular annual Japanese culture festival in France will be held at the World Exposition site in Osaka in April, with around 100,000 fans of manga and anime expected to visit, an organizer said. The ...

The Embassy of Japan in Nepal has announced the Japanese Film Festival 2025, set to take place in Kathmandu and Pokhara. This exciting cultural event aims to strengthen the bond between Japan and ...

The Konomiya Naked Festival, known as a bizarre festival ... It is a traditional event that has been held for about 1,250 years. Japanese original The easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi ...

Left: This year’s Japanese Film Festival Film Guide. Right: Ben Suzuki, Director of the Japan Foundation Manila. Photos: Ica Hontiveros-Cheng Running for 28 years (Gasp!) The Japanese Film ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat. By Finn-Olaf Jones Unlike the high jinks and ...