A Steller's sea eagle with the nickname "the grandma of Mount Yamamoto" flew to the mountain in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, on November 21 Full article Burned by mom, abused 'young ...

Behind a blue ombre curtain in Boone’s Fly Shop sits a new Asian market. Decorated with handmade Asian art and colorful hanging paper lanterns, the market is home to shelves stocked with Kewpie mayo, ...

Azerbaijan's persimmon exports increased, Azernews reports, citing the monthly statistics of the State Customs Committee.

Dried persimmons at the peak of production in Shika ... Novelist Naoki Hyakuta Get Wide Attention Typhoon Kong-rey to Reach South of Japan’s Okinawa on Thursday; JWA Urges High Alert for Strong Winds, ...

typically holding leadership positions in Japan’s seniority-based and highly hierarchical corporate culture. When confronted with inadequate comments or behavior at the workplace, many shy away ...

The theme park Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in the city of Osaka announced on November 12 that it will open "Donkey Kong Country," a new area themed on Nintendo's popular game series, on December 11.

One tried and true weather folklore is the persimmon seed. Some people believe the inside of a persimmon seed will give clues to the severity of the winter season. When you crack open a seed you ...

For chef Ron Oliver of Chef Ron Oliver Catering, this time of year is all about the persimmon. “Autumn is my favorite season,” he said. “Persimmons are just the sign of autumn in every aspect.

Japan's Ainu culture is showcased at the Upopoy National Ainu Museum & Park in Hokkaido. Here visitors can explore Ainu history, language and crafts and immerse themselves in indigenous traditions.

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Lawmakers applaud as Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, standing, was elected for a new prime minister ...

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Good stories and artistic talent know no boundaries, and those captivated by exceptional cinematic experiences often look past subtitles. As cinema spreads across the globe, Japan shines as one of the ...