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If you respond to a compliment with "Thank you" while in Japan, you might get some side-eye from locals. Instead, here's how ...

Japan is a country shaped by seasons and traditions. Each time of year offers a distinct set of experiences that influence ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the ...

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the future, while the other one looks deeply into the past. While the gleaming ...

Trump made a splash feeding Koi after visiting the emperor. — -- Wrapping up the first stop in a grueling five-country swing through Asia, President Trump and the first lady were treated to ...

President Dale Carnegie Tokyo, Japan, two-time best selling author of "Japan Sales Mastery" and "Japan Business Mastery" and Master Trainer. Starting something new means we start with a clean slate ...

A true Japanese cultural hub in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, Espace Japon is your go-to destination for Japanese culture and cuisine. In addition to a variety of workshops, it houses a cozy ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Japan Culture Day, also known as Bunka no Hi, is November 3 and this year, the Buffalo History Museum is hosting a celebration. The museum and Friends of the Japanese Garden are ...

On my first morning in Tokyo, a barista in a café near Ueno Station served my coffee with a big smile and two short bows. The cashier was just as kind and patient, though I do not speak Japanese.