Crabs cheer up for Valentine’s Day
Crabs aren’t usually known for their good mood. But these ones in Japan had a change of heart for Valentine’s Day.Every ...
read moreTwenty-ton tug-of-war
When Japanese people play tug-of-war, they don’t kid around.Residents of Daisen city in northern Japan's Akita Prefectur...
read moreGiant Valentine’s Day chocolate
How big is your love?With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, some ambitious chefs in Japan have unveiled a giant Va...
read moreSandal of the gods
Exactly how large are the feet of gods?For people in Japan, the answer could be about 12 meters long.People in the city ...
read moreJapan pop-up shop in NYC
People in New York City are getting an inside look at the latest Japanese fashions.Famous Japanese department stores Ise...
read moreSapporo Snow Festival readies for launch
Japan’s famous Sapporo Snow Festival kicks off on Wednesday.Ahead of the event, artists brought their completed snow scu...
read moreBamboo shoots prep for spring
Japan’s traditional calendar says today (Tuesday) is the first day of spring, but the weather was snowy in Kyoto.That di...
read moreCelebs join Shinshoji Setsubun festival
It may still be cold, but people in Japan are already welcoming the oncoming spring.Visitors to Shinshoji temple near To...
read moreSetsubun demons have kids crying for good luck
People in Japan have an unusual way of bringing good luck. Crying children are said to drive away demons and bring good ...
read moreMt. Zao’s ‘snow monsters’ biggest in memory
Japan gets some of the heaviest snowfalls in the world. At this time of year, people can enjoy some otherworldly sights ...
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