One Thousand Waving Cats at This Hidden Temple 🐱 Feeling low on luck? Head to Gotokuji Temple in west Tokyo to this lucky cat haven! The birthplace of the famous ‘maneki neko’ waving cats is home to ...
This series explores the history of the pre-war Japanese community in Seattle, by reviewing articles in “The North American Times,” which have been digitally archived by the University of Washington ...
James Beard Award finalist chef Sam Hart’s Japanese robatayaki food stall called Maneki will be open for late night bites that pair local produce and proteins with traditional Japanese cooking ...
Japan is staring down a demographic cliff. The population has shrunk for 15 straight years, with births hitting a record low of 730,000 last year and deaths a record high of 1.58 million.
The Miyawaki Forest Technique, invented by Japanese botanist and plant ecology expert Professor Akira Miyawaki in the 1970s, is the inspiration for micro-forests worldwide. These diverse ...
Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during winter peak season, becoming another destination to tackle ...
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) viewed during sea-trials off the coast of Southern California, Nov. 6, 2024. Credit: U.S. Marine ...