In western Japan, Himeji Castle is preparing to implement a dual-rate admission policy. Starting in March 2026, local ...

Join me for Hatsumode (初詣) – the first shrine visit of the year in Japan! ⛩️✨ This beautiful New Year tradition is all about ...

Periods including “fish emerge from the ice” in mid-February and “rainbows hide” in late November offer a framework for ...

The five covers of T’s annual Culture issue — which this year is devoted entirely to Japan and its outsize cultural influence ...

Kenjinkais Celebrate the New Year. NAP Edito. Some may not be aware that New Year’s is the largest holiday in Japan. Celebrations can last a week or more. H ...

Japan crossed the 10 million visitor mark at the fastest ever pace this year, reaching that level already in March, official ...

The estimated number of New Year’s cards delivered on Jan. 1 plunged 34 percent from a year ago--the steepest decline in more than 10 years--following a hike in postage fees. Japan Post Co. said ...