ATAMI, Shizuoka Prefecture--A teahouse in this coastal hot spring resort close to Tokyo is offering geisha shows as part of efforts to keep the dwindling cultural tradition alive. The idea is to ...

Getting a tattoo generally involves some pain, but the location and your personal tolerance will affect how much it hurts. Getting tattooed on an area with little fat, many nerve endings ...

The Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) is a Partnership between the Government of Japan (GoJ) and the World Bank conceived in the wake of the Asian financial crisis in the late 1990s. It was ...

Good stories and artistic talent know no boundaries, and those captivated by exceptional cinematic experiences often look past subtitles. As cinema spreads across the globe, Japan shines as one of the ...

These astonishing photographs give an unprecedented glimpse inside the world of the Yakuza, the Japanese organised crime syndicates, known for their brutality, tattoos and strict code of honour ...

For the uninitiated, sorting one's rubbish can be a convoluted process in Japan - a country that boasts one of the world's strictest waste disposal rules. But in the city of Fukushima, things are ...

Melbourne is packed with some of the best tattoo studios, offering everything from intricate fine-line work to bold traditional designs. Whether you're looking to get a meaningful tribute, a trendy ...

七輪', which is Japanese and translates to 'Shichirin', a small Japanese grill. Ariana wanted the tattoo to say 'seven rings', in reference to her song '7 Rings' from Thank U, Next but it ...

Pink Floyd ranked No. 1 as the most popular tattoo choice for rock fans in new study. A new study by tattoo artists at LLTattoo has revealed the rock bands that inspire the most tattoos worldwide.

But not for those thinking about getting a tattoo. 'Flash sales' on Friday 13th are popular among tattoo parlours across the world with small tattoos normally discounted. So why do people brave ...

Whether you're carefully stepping over sidewalk cracks on Friday or leaning into the tradition of discounted tattoos on the spooky day, here is what to know about Friday the 13th. The exact ...

Some people call it the “Black Friday” of tattoos. While Friday the 13th is typically considered unlucky, it’s a day of tradition and discounts at tattoo shops across Colorado and the country.