On his elbow and shin guards from adidas and there along the thumb of his new, green Mizuno glove is the Cardinals' outfielders middle name, in the Japanese writing style.

The word that comes to mind is “static.” Or maybe even “arrested.” So, as your life moved on to more complex topics such as Roth IRAs and escrow accounts, the conversations you had with your parents ...

Dragon Ball's greatest master is Master Roshi, but less is known about Mutaito, the powerful master who trained Roshi to be the top martial artist.

Traditional crafts from the quake-hit Noto Peninsula, including Wajima lacquerware and Suzu ware, will be displayed for sale ...

This is the final installment of this column, which began in the spring of 2015. Since last fall, I had been thinking hard, wondering what I should cover in this last installment, so it was very ...

Japan has spent decades making its buildings more resilient to earthquakes. Similar changes could be difficult for the US to ...

KYOTO--Japan has chosen “mitsu" as the kanji of the year, widely cited as part of a social distancing slogan, in a fitting acknowledgement of how the pandemic has held the public at its mercy in ...

Yume Japanese Gardens in Midtown hosted its first-ever Kimono and Kanzashi Fashion Show, highlighting the artistry and tradition behind the kimono and its intricate accessories.

Ever wondered how Japanese students learn beautiful calligraphy? ✍️ This video takes you inside a Japanese calligraphy school, where students practice the art of shodō, writing kanji and kana with ...

In most so-called megacities with populations over 10 million people, traffic is a megaproblem. And so is the air population. But Tokyo — with a population of 37 million — bucks that trend, thanks to ...

Despite a population of 37 million, there’s relatively little congestion and pollution here since the majority of its ...