In my first dispatch from the 2025 edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival, “Journey into Sato Tadao” director ...

Before I sat down to watch the documentary about him, I had only heard the name Sato Tadao once. It was in an article by ...

Organizing a trip to Japan during the wintertime? If you are hitting the slopes, plan your trip around the mesmerizing Japan snow festivals held annually throughout the country. Not only will you ...

Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) got underway on Monday evening with stars including Fan Bingbing, Juliette Binoche, Sayuri Yoshinaga and Rena Nonen on the red carpet; and encouraging words ...

The Saga International Balloon Fiesta is one of Asia's largest balloon festivals. It takes place along the banks of the Kase ...

The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival got off to a spectacular start on Monday with a galaxy of stars in attendance.

Flames from torches illuminated the night sky of a city in northeastern Japan on Saturday during a traditional fire festival.

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While temperatures remain high across the country, the evenings are starting to feel cooler. As dragonflies dance on the breeze and the sun’s rays feel a little less perilous, the typical scents and ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One of the many traditions preserved in Japan over centuries is the holding of local festivals – “matsuri” in Japanese. These are typically boisterous and colorful events that ...

The return of the Honolulu Festival is a sign that demand from Japan for travel to Hawaii may finally be picking up. Above, Honolulu Festival Foundation President Ted Kubo spoke during the news ...