Japanese convenience stores (Konbini) are distinctive from American convenience stores. The difference comes from the ...

Japan's work culture can be intense, but I've been presented with amazing opportunities in Tokyo. There's so much to love about the city, from the food and culture to the energy. I was 24 when I ...

Japanese Culture Experiences are at the top of many foreigners’ must-do lists. With world-renowned temples and shrines, enviable street food and high cuisine and a rich history of martial arts, sports ...

Japan is an ancient nation with thousands of years of history and now rich culture. As more than 11,000 Olympic athletes call Tokyo their home for the next two weeks, we will also explore slices of ...

Small and intimate, tachinomis – also known as standing bars – provide a window into Japanese drinking culture, where it’s ...

TOKYO — Between bus rides, temperature checks, hand sanitizer stations and some news-gathering, the team of 36 journalists and technicians covering the Tokyo Olympics for USA TODAY is getting a chance ...

Sabi Cafe" opened in Tokyo’s Tsukiji district in April 2024. *Wabi* refers to the Japanese aesthetic of finding mental fulfillment amid poverty or insufficiency, while *sabi* is the beauty found in ...

Tokyo is one of the world’s great cities, especially for tourists, with vibrancy, culture, amazing food and plenty of exotic flair. It also has a slew of top luxury hotels, and all the big brands are ...

In Little Tokyo, the new year is heralded by the frenetic energy of thrumming taiko drums and pounding mallets, transfiguring rice into mochi. Known as Oshogatsu, the Japanese New Year is among the ...

Pictured is the NRG Center in Houston. The Tokyo X Festival celebrates Japanese culture and traditions with a vibrant array of events, including tea ceremonies, martial arts and kimono workshops, live ...