In ancient Japan, farmers took a day off to honor the gods under cherry blossoms. This tradition, called Hanami, is rooted in Shinto rituals. Today, millions visit parks to see the ephemeral ...

Bring the 'ohana to enjoy mochi pounding, Cherry Blossom opening ceremony and much more on Saturday January 11, 2025 at the ...

Now is the time to visit Tokyo, Japan. Except for New Year’s, flights and accommodations are the cheapest at the beginning of ...

OSAKA, Japan, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 9, 2025 SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - Among Japan's largest and most important cities, ...

The first cherry blossoms this year in Japan have been observed in Okinawa Prefecture. Weather officials say they confirmed that flowers were in bloom on a benchmark cherry tree of the hikanzakura ...

The number of people visiting Japan hit record levels in 2024, but top ‘Golden Route’ destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka ...

More than 130 years after its inventor tried to introduce it in the U.S., whiskey made with a mold called koji is catching on ...

Available for ¥500 (£2.53), ramen lovers can now grab a can of hot, ready-to-eat soy sauce ramen complete with wheat noodles, ...

With the growing influx of tourists in Japan, implementing regulations to manage their numbers has become a pressing need. A ...

The small-ship cruise line is offering its longest-ever world cruise in 2027. Here's everything you need to know about this ...