Emiko Ohnuki-Tiernay discusses rice's profound cultural significance in Japan, tracing its historical roots from ancient agriculture to its role in shaping national identity. Despite challenges like climate change and globalization impacting rice …
SHIZUOKA, Japan - Two women working at a so-called girls' bar in Hamamatsu, central Japan, were fatally stabbed early Sunday, with a man arrested at the scene, police said. Ichiro Yamashita, a 41-year-old resident of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, is …
Reigning and undisputed ONE light heavyweight and middleweight MMA world champion 'Sladkiy' Anatoly Malykhin of Russia is excited to head to 'the land of the rising sun' to showcase his sublime fighting skills. Malykhin holds the country of …
My favourite sections include the fresh fruit departments. In Japan, presents for co-workers often take the form of gift-wrapped items of fruit, and depachikas are the go-to spots for these presents. You’ll find entire aisles filled with football-sized, …
TOKYO -- From street food and trendy clothes to "T-pop" and boys' love dramas, festivals showcasing a diverse range of Thai culture are drawing big crowds in Japan. Beyond events hosted by the Thai Embassy, locally sponsored festivals with …
By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will arrive in Malaysia on Wednesday (July 9) to attend the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, and to co-host the Fourth Conference on …
TOKYO -- I count myself among a small number of people -- a baffling minority, in my view -- who welcome the humid Japanese summer. With the exception of the June rains that cast an oppressive pall over the country, I find the season liberating. The summer …
People in western and eastern Japan, as well as other regions, are advised to stay alert to symptoms of heatstroke. Scorching heat continues, with temperatures expected to rise to 35 degrees Celsius or higher. The Meteorological Agency says a high-pressure …
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, BTS' Jin rolled out his first solo concert in Chiba, Japan, as part of his ongoing solo world tour, RUN SEOKJIN_EP.TOUR. Given that the idol had previously mentioned that his tour was based on his variety show, Run Jin, fans …
&
