Bowing is an ancient custom in Japan, considered a sign of respect. The common practice has deep roots in Japanese culture, ...

Ryokan are traditional Japanese inns that offer an only-in-Japan experience sought after by many visitors. Presenting ...

(CNN) — Modified skulls found in an ancient burial site in Japan were deliberately reshaped in both men and women as an expression of collective identity. The practice may also have helped the group ...

From Kyoto’s misty hills to Tokyo’s TikTok cafes, the matcha boom has gone global – and Japan’s ageing tea farmers are ...

While more evidence is needed to link paleo-Americans to Japan, it is possible that they came by boat instead of crossing the ...

Imagine having one foot firmly in the modern world and the other planted deep in the realm of folklore and fantasy. A ...

The five-day tournament saw elite wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to the iconic venue, marking only the second time ...

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