The craftsmanship of the Yamaboko floats is simply awe-inspiring. Towering as high as 25 meters, these elaborate structures ...

Despite our strong belief in dogs' ability to sense good from bad in people, new research shows they may not actually judge ...

KYOTO, Japan >> In Japan, university cafeterias have traditionally served students affordable meals. But due to the sharp ...

Why you should get out of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka: too crowded, too expensive and not what people think. Here’s where to go in ...

Kyoto Animation Co. held a memorial on Friday to honor the 36 victims of the 2019 arson attack, with families renewing the ...

Some 150 people including bereaved relatives and employees attended the ceremony at the former site of the studio, offering ...

American designer Adam Lippes has drawn inspiration from Kyoto for his latest collection, and to celebrate, he offers his ...

Tokyo Game Bridge joins C2 Kyoto for indie dev night July 19 during BitSummit—bring your projects, give talks & network over drinks!

Hitting shelves in 350 Ulta stores nationwide, Apothékary CEO Shizu Okusa says the debut of her natural tinctures is pivotal for Ulta’s wellness strategy—which up until now only sold “gummies, pills, ...

The new DK and Diddy Kong Donkey Kong items are at Nintendo Stores in Japan now, and there's no US release date yet.

A photographer and set designer revitalized a pre-1950s machiya to connect travelers with local artistry, including photo ...

A stunning video of the ground cracking during a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar is revealing new surprises.