News

From the busy streets of Tokyo to the stunning nature of the countryside, here’s where to go in Japan Credit: Peter ...
If you’re planning your first trip to Japan and seeking an immersive cultural ... in an area where you can often see Maiko ...
Some cities don’t just exist in the present — they straddle the past and breathe history into every stone, building, and ...
Kyoto is renowned for its unique geisha culture, and no visit to this vibrant city is complete without a visit to a traditional teahouse.
(Mainichi/Hideyuki Yamada) MORIOKA -- The head of a local geisha supporters' group in this northeastern Japan city has sparked controversy by saying, "After all, it's men who call for geisha.
I wanted to make a point of placing the monsters within the daily life of Tokyo,” says the photographer Tess Ayano, who spent ...
What are the hallmarks of a resilient, balanced, long-term happiness? Traditional Japanese wisdom offers insights.
The only times it will get loud are when you head to some of the major tourist destinations, especially Nishiki Market (a ...
In a pastoral letter published by the Archdiocese of Singapore, Cardinal William Goh called on the faithful to pray for the ...
Cambodia marked on Thursday the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge's march into Phnom Penh, though survivors of its genocidal rule were forbidden from praying before victims' skulls. On April 17 ...