Two landers owned by US and Japanese companies to carry out separate tests on the Moon's surface. The first minister delivers a rendition of Kimigayo, to welcome Ambassador Suzuki to Wales.

To welcome the season of spring, the Japanese traditionally used to hold Hanami parties – flower viewing – in appreciation of the plum blossoms. Now, millions of tourists join in the celebrations that ...

The performance was one small part of the annual festival that attracts hundreds of guests to the Japanese Garden in Washington Park. O-Shogatsu is one of the most important holidays in Japanese ...

IN her recent book, "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword", Dr. Benedict deals with the Japanese along lines similar to, if not as clearly defined as, those in her earlier "Patterns of Culture".

Every January, Downtown Rochester, Michigan, transforms into a frosty wonderland for the Rochester Frost Festival, a celebration filled with icy delights and family-friendly fun. Previously known as ...

A mega quake could potentially have a devastating 8-9 magnitude, kill several hundred thousand people and cause billions of dollars in damage. Photo: AFP A Japanese government panel said Thursday it ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday ...

THE JAPANESE Film Festival (JFF) is returning once again to Philippine theaters this February 2025. Rolling into cinemas in Manila, Baguio, Iloilo, Cebu, and Davao, JFF is back with a fresh lineup of ...

Enlightenment is the central theme of the 2025 edition of the Japanese Film Festival, which will be portrayed in its lineup of films of adventure, anime, romantic comedy, and other genres.

TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism ...

A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.

TOKYO – Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan in 2024, figures showed on Jan 15, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the “bucket list” destination despite overcrowding complaints ...