Tucked away in Japan’s lively Kansai region, Kyoto is a charming blend of history, culture, and natural splendor. Its impressive temples, lively festivals, and peaceful gardens make it feel like a ...

On Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, from 4–7 p.m., the city will host its first annual Culture & Fashion Show at the Sullivan Center in Tukwila Village. The event is put on by the Somali Independent ...

A “yuki-onna” is a female “yokai” supernatural being such as a ghost, monster or shapeshifter, which typically appears in all-white clothing ... ski tourists from Japan and abroad.

taking over its most iconic and culturally rich locations to celebrate fashion, culture and creativity. From the creative emergence of Sham Shui Po to the modern elegance of Central and the ...

Japan’s leading business lobby called for renewed government efforts to promote anime, manga and games as a pillar to spearhead the nation’s economic growth. The April 7 proposal by Keidanren ...

The Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) is a Partnership between the Government of Japan (GoJ) and the World Bank conceived in the wake of the Asian financial crisis in the late 1990s. It was ...

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

November 29, 2024 • The Earworm Eraser is a 40-second audio track specifically designed to banish "Jingle Bells," "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and other much-too-catchy seasonal tunes ...

Salvador Toong III could not believe that his entry had won the prestigious international competition after participating in it for almost 10 years ...