Eel meal mania
In Japan, fresh water eel, or unagi, has been considered a summer delicacy since the Edo period. On Midsummer Day of the...
read moreWhen water and cinema mix
Moviegoers in southwestern Japan are being treated to a very unique 3D movie experience at the beach. The technology, kn...
read moreFamous Kyoto festival revives ancient parade tradition
The month-long Gion Festival in Kyoto reached its climax on Thursday with a second parade, which has not been seen for 4...
read moreLouvre masterpieces headed to Japan
The Louvre will show a collection of 80 works next year in Japan. The president of Japan’s NTV, a sponsor of the exhibit...
read moreFireworks fanatics battle for front row
Massive fireworks displays are a favorite part of summer in Japan.But competition is getting fierce over good spots to e...
read moreHakata Gion Yamakasa Festival peaks in Fukuoka
The streets of Fukuoka in western Japan came alive as the ancient Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival came to a peak today.The...
read moreHarry Potter attraction opens at Universal Studios
Harry Potter fans in Japan are checking out a big new attraction based on the bestselling series.The "Wizarding World of...
read moreEmperor celebrates 80th birthday
Japan’s Emperor Akihito celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday. The Emperor was actually born in December, but his long ...
read moreMt. Fuji opens amid typhoon
Japan’s sacred Mt. Fuji opened to climbers today with a powerful typhoon lashing the country.Members of the Fujisan Hong...
read moreSummer comes to Asakusa
People in Tokyo are welcoming one of the traditional sights of summer in the city.The ancient Chinese Lantern Plant fest...
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