Held annually in Kyoto during July, the Gion Matsuri is among Japan's most renowned festivals. It began in 869 as a religious ...

TSUGARU, Japan – An annual festival held here that marks the end of the summer season in Japan included participation from U.S. Soldiers stationed at a nearby installation who took part in the ...

Whew, what a great event visiting with friends and colleagues — even from the Seattle area. While waiting for the ferry, visiting downtown Vashon is worth the time. Everyone should visit the outdoor ...

A large-scale festival to celebrate cultural exchanges between Japan and South Korea was held in Seoul on Sunday. The 20th event aimed at deepening friendship between the two countries attracted ...

Vendor Maiko Yamazaki came to the 15th annual Aki Maturi Festival in Henderson on Saturday, hoping to sell some of her wares, including colorful purses and bags made with Japanese fabric.

More than a thousand people showed up to the annual Akimatsuri Japanese Fall Festival, held Sunday near the border of Farmers ...

In Japan’s picturesque Mie prefecture, the ancient Ageuma Shinji festival captivates audiences each year with its dramatic horse race. As thunderous drumbeats fill the air, horses – wide-eyed ...

Chairman Ando Hiroyasu & programming head Shozo Ichiyama are improving ties between a reinvigorated Japanese film industry ...

To preserve and promote the intangible cultural heritage of various countries while building ties through citizen diplomacy, ...

Indonesia and Japan are celebrating 66 years of friendship with a festival at Yoyogi Park, featuring a host of food stalls serving classic Indonesian food like nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice ...

The two-day celebration of Japanese animation and pop culture is calling local fans, whether new or old, to the host of ...

A Japan-South Korea exchange festival was held in Seoul on Sunday, bringing together a number of South Koreans interested in Japanese culture and food. The event came at a time when more and more ...