In Japan’s cultural landscape, Lantern festivals stand out as a dazzling and familiar highlight, taking place throughout the year. Beyond stunning displays, these radiant celebrations are deeply ...

Lantern festivals stand out as a dazzling and familiar highlight in Japan’s cultural landscape, taking place throughout the year. Beyond stunning displays, these radiant celebrations are deeply rooted ...

Lantern festivals stand out as a dazzling and familiar highlight in Japan’s cultural landscape, taking place throughout the year. Beyond stunning displays, these radiant celebrations are deeply rooted ...

25.5 x 19.5 in. (64.8 x 49.5 cm.) ...

Taiwan is the first international destination I’ve traveled to. The plane ride to Taiwan was brief—only one and a half hour away from the Philippines. Our neighbor, Taiwan, is just right on top of the ...

Inspired by the izakaya of Tokyo and Osaka, both in its menu and decor, Honō is a new Japanese bistro dedicated to yakitori, ...

Standing behind a chain-link fence, community leaders and residents gathered Wednesday morning to watch the demolition of two ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Visitors gathered in Pingxi, a mountain village in northern Taiwan, to pen their blessing and wishes on ...

Its natural cheese products are now winning international acclaim. The number of Japanese cheese producers is increasing, consumption is growing, and the popularity of cheese has soared.

NAGAHAMA, Shiga -- Production of silk strings for traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen and koto is at its seasonal peak in this western Japan town. At the workshop of Marusan ...