Cats have been an ever-present part of Japanese culture for hundreds of years: sometimes cherished as devoted protectors of ...

Even without their candy-pink petals, cherry blossom branches are a common motif in Japanese culture. Watch the spirit of the tree come to life with this wood-burning technique!

It's not uncommon to see locals and tourists alike picnicking under these trees, enjoying Kyoto's scenic beauty in full bloom ...

My first visit to Japan was one for the books. I spent 8 days solo traveling in Japan with a goal to make it an uncommon and ...

Most of us would associate the word "Akita" with the Akita Inu, but the city of Akita, Japan, is so much more than that. Located just about an hour's flight north from Tokyo, Akita is home to the most ...

Maybe you have Japanese heritage you want to celebrate, or you're adopting a Japanese dog breed like an Akita or Shiba Inu.

Kyoto, Japan, transforms into a canvas of pink and white as cherry blossoms bloom throughout the city. The Cherry Blossom ...

Growing a cherry blossom bonsai tree is a rewarding and relaxing hobby that can bring a touch of Japanese beauty to your home ...

Bonsai is an ancient Japanese practice of growing miniature trees in small containers using techniques like pruning and ...

The city also recently cut the ribbons on the Grand Green Osaka, a new urban green space that connects Osaka Station to ...