Spring also brings vibrant festivals, from the dazzling Takayama Matsuri to Kyoto’s geisha-led Miyako Odori. Whether you’re ...

The Sakura Festival began in 1986 to commemorate the naming of Narashino, Japan as Tuscaloosa’s first sister city. The sister ...

The Tucson Japanese Festival is returning for its 9th year celebrating Japanese culture. The event will take place on March ...

On Saturday, March 22, the Japanese Student Association (JSA) is hosting its fifth annual Haru Matsuri in the Quiet Side of ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

People in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, have flown kites in a festival to mark the first signs of spring as the snow begins to melt. About 130 people gathered in Yuzawa City on Sunday for ...

CANNES--Koji Yakusho won the Best Actor Award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for his leading role in “Perfect Days,” directed by Germany’s Wim Wenders, the first Japanese actor in ...

The festival is held at the prefectural Akigase Park in Saitama to celebrate the New Year and the coming of spring. The event features participants dancing to folk music. The Japan Kurdish ...

Residents of Tuscaloosa will continue a tradition decades in the making this weekend as they celebrate Japanese Heritage and ...

The 39th annual Sakura Festival is focused on bringing a taste of Japan and its culture to Tuscaloosa this weekend. This year ...

Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Some families hold religious ceremonies, but for many Holi is more a time for fun. It's a colourful festival, with dancing ...