That cultural pull has hardened into a formidable wealth-creation engine. As global obsession scales, mascots and manga have turned into billion-dollar businesses that have minted fortunes for the ...

Ultimately, paying attention to tea offers travelers a subtle look into Japanese culture. Through a simple cup, Matsuda says, one can sense the changing seasons and the spirit of consideration shared ...

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the future, while the other one looks deeply into the past. While the gleaming ...

UNG will host its first Japan Expo on April 4 at the Dahlonega Campus. The event will feature an industry panel, a tea ceremony, a koto instrumental performance, and refreshments. Article By: Clark ...

It is still possible for a population in decline, even as severely as Japan’s, to recover, but it requires serious cultural reexamination. Japan released a report last month announcing that last year, ...

Product managers play a critical role in a company. Customers experience the company's culture through its products—and product managers shape that experience through their behaviors and decisions.

Since opening, KC Craft Ramen has aimed to do more than serve bowls of noodles. The Overland Park restaurant has built its identity around cultural exchange, regularly inviting chefs from Japan and ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Japan Culture Day, also known as Bunka no Hi, is November 3 and this year, the Buffalo History Museum is hosting a celebration. The museum and Friends of the Japanese Garden are ...

Japanese chain retailer Books Kinokuniya, which operates 71 stores in Japan and 47 stores in 10 other countries, has had a significant footprint in the U.S. for years. Lately, Kinokuniya USA has been ...

It can be hard to be a Japanophile in Miami. Sure, the city has pricy sushi omakase experiences as far as the eye can see – some of which are quite good – but aside from anime conventions and the ...