Lions approached the crowd slowly, moving to the center of the plaza to steady and rhythmic Okinawan beats. Two, three, then ...

The dancers shake their hips, kicking their feet to the beat of the age-old dance of the caterpillars , typically performed ...

Beyond the bright lights of Tokyo or Kyoto lies the smallest and most seldom visited of Japan's four main islands, Shikoku.

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The three-day event runs April 4-6 and features a dizzying array of vendors, street food offerings, traditional Japanese ...

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On March 15, the School of Japanese Traditional Arts, performed a timeless Nihon Buyo or Japanese traditional dance at SM Aura’s Upper Ground Atrium. Japan Information and Culture Center Cultural ...

A "sento" is a Japanese public bathhouse. For those who enjoy manga and anime, you might remember scenes where the main character and their friends relax together in a large public bath. Chances are ...

Spring has officially sprung and with the advent of the warmer weather and the longer days, we're looking ahead to what's ...