Shinto, the indigenous religion, remained central to Japanese culture even after Buddhism ... worship like Buddhist temples has declined. Today, there are about 183,000 officially registered religions ...

Kanye West enjoys life in Japan with wife Bianca, finding peace amid legal battles and valuing time with his children.

Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S., which remains lower than in many other ...

For many non-Japanese, especially newcomers to Japan, many of the customs and traditions of New ... which is said to represent a long and healthy life. Interestingly, as soba is cut easily compared to ...

"This means you are giving life back. What could be a more sublime act?" Fundo-shi ("poop-soil master") Izawa is something of a celebrity in Japan, publishing books, delivering lectures and appearing ...

Living in Japan as a foreigner is full of firsts, isn’t it? Your first job, your first expat apartment, your first wedding invite…? Indeed, don’t be surprised if you find a beautiful custom shotaijo ...

Writer Hannah Kirshner first moved to Yamanaka Onsen to better understand its craft culture. Almost 10 years later, she’s ...

Meghan Markle, the actress wife of Britain's Prince Harry, will launch her new lifestyle and cooking show on Netflix on ... Harry has reportedly not spoken to his brother William in months. Upon news ...