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Taking these words to heart, Kobayashi in her kimono hijabs has found her calling in serving as a bridge to link Japan and Muslims through fashion and culture.

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They celebrate Japan's rich sumo culture and make fun gifts for fans and enthusiasts. Ghibli kids products are themed items ...

Visit Fukui, the perfect trip for Japanese history, culture and food. Here is an itinerary that makes Fukui one of my ...

We interview Reiko McNish Sato, CEO and founder of AMATERAS, about collaborating with LUMINE and how it balances tradition with contemporary.

Participating in traditional rituals and practices made me understand how much our individual well-being is tied to the ...

When people think of Japan, the word “materialistic” rarely comes to mind. However, when tourists visit here for the first ...

Recently, the anime industry has expanded significantly, tapping into the global demand and has become one of the most important segments of the Japanese arts and culture industry. The depth of ...

Singapore’s EOY J-Culture Festival expands to two halls with anime, cosplay, performances, and 200+ exhibitors.

Jocelyn Valle Just like Filipinos and many other nationalities, the Japanese love giving and receiving gifts, or what they ...

You may look at a leaf and see just that, a leaf, but this man sees a work of art trying to emerge. Japanese artist Lito saw ...