An curved arrow pointing right. A centuries-old tradition ended in 2024 due to Japan's aging population and decline in birth rates. The Somin-sai was one of the three major Hadaka Matsuri ...

Akron’s Sakura Festival is scheduled to take place at several locations downtown on April 5 from 1-7 p.m. The year’s event ...

Typically seen during Japanese New Year celebrations, it takes the form of special meals and beautifully decorated dishes using fresh ingredients, each of which has a symbolic meaning. These are ...

Japan is set to take centre stage in the global art scene with an exciting lineup of immersive art experiences in 2025.

In late March, members of Japan's Kurdish community gathered at a park just outside Tokyo to celebrate "Newroz," or "New Day," a festival marking the start of spring and the Middle Eastern ethnic ...

Japan: The Japanese New Year, or Shogatsu ... While the methods of celebration may differ - whether it’s through prayers, feasts, or fireworks - the underlying theme is consistent: looking ...

The Wallens usually celebrate Japanese New Year with ozoni, a Japanese soup featuring rice cakes (mochi) and vegetables. Wallen said the festival’s traditional dances are a unique draw too ...

Kurdish residents in Japan celebrated the Newroz festival in Saitama, north of Tokyo, on March 23 to welcome spring and ...