Music is a big part of Japanese culture. Music influences the media, the economy, and even fashion subcultures. In the past, traditional Japanese instruments helped music grace the halls of royals and ...

Wood construction has long thrived in Japan, where forests blanket about two-thirds of the country. Carpenters, working tirelessly to hone their craft, aim to create structures that can endure natural ...

As a parent who has explored Kyoto with my child, I can attest to the city's appeal for families. Despite its reputation as a hub of history and culture, Kyoto is a destination that caters to all ages ...

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Teriyaki sauce, which originated in Japan, is popular in the United States and many other foreign countries. The combination of fragrant soy sauce and thick mirin, a sweet rice wine, is exquisite. It ...

In Japan, you'll see pretty flowers begin to bloom around February, in the midst of the cold of winter. Depending on the season, they could be either plum, peach, or cherry blossoms. However, it can ...

In recent years the deliciousness of Japanese fruit has been attracting attention overseas. Among the sought-after fruits, melons have gained popularity as a high-class fruit. Various kinds of melons ...

Ningyo joruri is a traditional Japanese performance art that uses puppets, each operated by three people, to perform a variety of different plays and stories. This art form is also known as bunraku ...

Yamagata is home to numerous tourist attractions like Ginzan Onsen and Yamadera Temple, and with Yonezawa beef and exceptional local rice and sake, why not plan a trip to northern Japan? Now, “wagyu” ...

There's a lot to admire about traditional Japanese clothing: exquisite kimono, colorful yukata, boldly designed happi, and simple, but dignified hakama are all celebrated garments originating from ...

In ancient Japan, people regarded the winter solstice as "the sun's power getting weak, the day that death is impending." Hence activities and customs of "removing disasters and ill fortune" were ...

Grilled eel, called unagi no kabayaki in Japanese, is a popular dish in Japan. Find out more about its unique cooking style and rich flavor that makes this eel food so popular!