I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling aspects of Japanese ...

With more women drawn to the samurai practice, Filipinas of different ages and backgrounds find focus, discipline, and a ‘more courageous version’ of themselves in this 600-year-old martial arts ...

David Shih, Ahmad Kamal, Red Concepción , Scott Keiji Takeda, Michael Hisamoto, and Earl T. Kim. Photo by Emma Zordan Sumo is ...

LongHouse Reserve, located at 133 Hands Creek Road in East Hampton, is a staple of the unique Hamptons community. It is open ...

A look into the larger world of sumo is what playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring puts before us in her new play "SUMO," at the ...

The global hit anime “Demon Slayer” (known in Japan as “Kimetsu no Yaiba”) is approaching its conclusion. The final story arc ...

In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...

In the retrospective of the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama at the NGV, we can see an aesthetic corpus grappling with the ...

Experience a fusion of ancient hospitality and modern luxury across three historic Japanese regions, offering volcanic hot springs, imperial suites, sake tasting, and more.

Multimedia artist Masako Miki will lecture at Anderson Ranch Arts Center on Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Art Schallock, a left-handed pitcher who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer ...

This year, the tourist season kicked off on March 1. First, a Shinto ritual was held on a boat with the participation of tourism ambassadors from Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture and Awaji Island ...