It is a life-defining moment for Japanese youths. On the second Monday of January every year - known formally as Coming of Age day - celebrations are held for all those who have, or will, reach the ...

In the modern era, on most days Japanese women wear Western-style clothing. Sure, kimono look nice, but they’re less practical and more time-consuming to put on than a shirt and pants or skirt. An ...

Here's a sample of the works on display at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.BRUCE STOTESBURY At the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, I met Hitomi Harama, curator of one of two shows that introduce ...

Damian Flanagan's friend, Kazumi Shimodate, left, in Japanese dress with his partner Mariko Tsukinowa, on their travels around Britain. (Photo courtesy of Mariko Tsukinowa). By Damian Flanagan ...

Japanese Visionary Women finding new value in the traditions of the past. Should traditions be preserved intact, or radically updated for present times? Throughout the ages, people have turned to new ...

In the past, Japanese funerals were deeply rooted in Buddhist and Shinto traditions. They were often held at home or in temples. Cremation became widespread during the Edo period. Funerals were ...

KIMITSU, Chiba -- Inbound tourists dressed in traditional Japanese uniforms experienced nostalgic school life in Japan during a unique one-day program at a former school building here. Participants ...