From tipping etiquette to public transit norms, these are the most important things you need to know before visiting Japan.

Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering.

Sensei Mikio Toki is a true master. He traveled from Tokyo to D.C. to teach children through the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Kites in the Classroom program.

From colours to symbols and typography, cultural factors play a pivotal role in determining how products are perceived and ...

Discover the key principles that make Japan's work culture one of the most disciplined and efficient in the world. From ...

The Yōkai drawings inspired the Impressionist artists as well as the cartoons and video games that we interact with today. Read more here.

My American family moved from the US to Okinawa and have now lived in Japan for years. Driving, shopping, and parenting here ...

In 2023, women occupied just 8.3% of senior positions in private corporations in Japan, and among the top 1,643 firms listed ...

Walking down West Fourth Street, you’ll find many students running to class, calling friends and responding to emails — all ...

At the heart of Washoku is the concept of ichiju-sansai, a meal structure of one soup, three side dishes, and rice, designed ...

Piano, Shamisen, and Electronic Sounds Since debuting with her 1976 album JAPANESE GIRL, Yano Akiko has been a trailblazer in ...

Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and ...