Film critics and commentators have often drawn parallels between "My Neighbor Totoro" and aspects of Japan’s religious beliefs and folklore, particularly the concept of spirits and deities being ...

As Japan becomes increasingly popular as a travel destination, it stands to reason that there’s also likely growing interest in the country as a place for a destination wedding. However, while ...

Nobu Bangkok is on everyone’s hit list for the superlative Peruvian-Japanese menu (black cod and butter lettuce or Wagyu ...

Tokyo is one of those cities that sweeps you off your feet from the moment you arrive. It's a place where tradition meets the modern in a magical way. From centuries-old temples to bustling districts ...

By Justine Sanchez, Ninety days before taking a study abroad trip to Japan, history student Tyron Cooper-Maysami decided to challenge himself to learn as much Japanese as he could to prepare for the ...

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...