Japan’s one of those places where every season feels like a whole different experience—blossoms in spring, blazing leaves in ...

Emiko Ohnuki-Tiernay discusses rice's profound cultural significance in Japan, tracing its historical roots from ancient ...

There’s a secret hiding in Philadelphia that feels like stepping through a portal to Japan, no passport required. Tucked away in Fairmount Park sits Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, a slice of Kyoto ...

Philadelphia shows its romantic side as cherry blossoms paint the city in shades of pink and white. While Washington, D.C., is a well-known destination for the seasonal bloom, Philadelphia’s cherry ...

In an age of Y2K-inspired loud graphics (think neon chrome, pixel motifs and holograms), a contrasting movement has quietly ...