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The women will not partake in the festivals climactic momiai, where loincloth-clad men clash in an attempt to transfer bad luck to a chosen man.

The powerful New Year's Day earthquake that ravaged a remote central Japan region has left its famed, centuries-old sake-making industry facing the danger of losing some of the craftsmanship it has nu

The festival, called Hadaka Matsuri, is organised by Konomiya Shrine in Aichi prefecture.

Gender experts hail the decision to let women take part in the shin-otoko festival in Inazawa as a step towards equality.

Japan is a magical place in winter. When cooler weather rolls in, some of the coolest destinations are revealed! While Japan is famous for its excellent snow,

In a sense, the city of Ishikari represents the idealized, natural version of Hokkaido for many Japanese. Some residents say massive wind turbines will destroy that image.

The powerful New Year's Day earthquake that ravaged a remote central Japan region has left its famed, centuries-old sake-making industry facing the danger of losing some of the craftsmanship it has nurtured to produce quality brands. All the 11 main sake brewers in the north...

Japan is a magical place in winter. When cooler weather rolls in, some of the coolest destinations are revealed! While Japan is famous for its excellent snow, there is so much more to see and do in the land of endless discovery. If you're looking to skip the slopes, check…

Torrance is the epicenter of LA's Asian food scene, with some of the best Japanese, Korean, and Chinese food found in America.

From culinary arts to the kimono and pottery, explore Japan's fascinating craft and culture convergence at the 'Made in Japan in Monaco’ event next month.