W hile traveling through Japan in May, I stumbled upon the annual Himeji Castle Festival. One of the city’s significant ...

Known for their underbites and massive eyes that make them resemble an Ewok, the Shih Tzu dog breed has a long, winding ...

It’s a festive atmosphere for an undeniably odd cause: The Black Ship Festival celebrates Japan’s near-complete military and political capitulation to the United States. In 1853, U.S ...

FUKUSHIMA, Japan >> In a spectacle that seemed straight from a picture scroll of Japan’s Warring States period, the three-day ...

Thirteen years ago, I took a lonesome walk through the Japanese ... festival opens up the city to its audience and participants, who in turn bring a diverse range of viewpoints to this location that ...

and traditional Japanese dancing. All are welcome. Learn more about the history and find one near you. I attended an Obon festival in the San Fernando Valley, hosted over two days by the San ...

Explore 9 stunning castles in Japan, from Himeji to Hirosaki—rich in samurai history, architecture, and scenic beauty. A must ...