“I always wanted to go inside a kioke ,” says Shuji Nakagawa at art and craft event Go for Kogei, referring to the ...

Yes — one day is enough to see Nara’s top highlights, including temples, shrines, the deer park, and even some hidden gems like Isuien Garden or Naramachi. If you start early, you can really make the ...

A Global Perspective in 2025 1. Japan’s Ritualistic Matcha Ceremony In Japan, tea isn’t just a beverage; it’s a cultural art ...

The world’s fondness for matcha is about to be tested by steep price increases. Global demand for the powdered tea has skyrocketed around the world, fueled by consumer interest in its ...

Here are a few headlines from Saginaw County last week that attracted reader interest. Wilmer Jones Ham McZee, Saginaw’s first female mayor, dies Wilmer Jones Ham McZee, Saginaw’s first female mayor, ...

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Discover the Park Hyatt Kyoto, a luxury wedding venue in Japan. Exchange vows with pagoda views, enjoy Michelin-starred ...

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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that China‘s “beautiful ceremony” marking the end of World War Two should have highlighted the role that the U.S. played in Japan’s defeat. “I thought it was a ...

After Elijah Castaneto returned from Japan with an abundance of matcha powder and knowledge, he and his best friend turned ...

MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The City of Milford paid tribute to a monumental moment in U.S. history. A poignant remembrance ceremony marked the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day or ‘V-J Day.’ On ...