At its entrance, an ancient stone pathway under a prominent olive tree, a symbol of the Mediterranean region, leads visitors into a garden featuring Mediterranean and Japanese plantings ...

Paul Watson, the iconic environmental activist and founder of the organisation Sea Shepherd, is no stranger to clashes with ...

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“The people of Shillong are kind and friendly,” said Ayano, who put up a display of clothes, featuring overblown floral motifs and fantastical elements etched on a palette of whites and pastels, all ...

Mitsukoshi BGC is celebrating the Christmas season with events that showcase Japanese heritage and the spirit of giving.

And after Japan’s loss in World War II, its meaning shifted again to become a symbol of Japan’s cultural continuity. The prospect of such a symbol being altered drives home the impact of ...

For Japanese people, Christmas Eve is more like Valentine's Day, a day couples celebrate by exchanging gifts, going out for ...

Sake, the drink of choice for the nobility in The Tale Of Genji – Japan’s most celebrated work of literature – has been widening its appeal, boosted by the growing international popularity of Japanese ...

Former Japanese national team soccer star Keisuke Honda loved a delicious bowl of ramen so much that he complained he was getting much more than his money's worth. "Ramen shop. 730 yen is too ...

While many other factors may be at play, the warming trend is an undeniable factor in this unprecedented event. Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has long been a symbol of Japan’s natural ...

The religious connotations of sake are evident at the brewery. The big cedar-leaves ball hanging under the eaves is a symbol of a shrine for the god of sake-making. In Japan, sake is used to purify ...