One of the most important art, design and philosophical movements to come out of Japan is now nearly a hundred years old. It's called Mingei, or folk crafts. It reflects a reaction to modernity ...

One of the most important art, design and philosophical movements to come out of Japan is now nearly a hundred years old. It's called Mingei, or folk crafts. It reflects a reaction to modernity and ...

Planning your dream trip to Japan in spring for cherry blossom season? Here is where and when is the best time to see the cherry blossoms in Japan! In this deep dive, we share the Japan cherry blossom ...

Maha Kumbh Mela Mythology, History, Astrology: It is cold in Prayagraj, foggy with a chance of rain. Yet, on Monday (January 13), tens of thousands are expected to arrive in the city, to camp on the ...

TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism ...

A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.

Surrounded by the songs of her great-grandmother with a father who became a union organiser, Jackson’s artistic expression began to take shape, with a foundation rooted in personal loss, a drive for ...

There's been a lot of talk about Bob Dylan lately. In the below list, we're running down 10 Folk Acts That Deserve More Respect. Without these people – and frankly this is just the tip of the ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Workers in southwestern Japan on Tuesday worked to clear a road blocked by a small landslide and repair ...

Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Lohri, in Punjab. This festival started with bonfires, folk dances, and the sweets of jaggery and sesame seeds distributed among each other. The families gathered ...

What is Ardh Kumbh and Maha Kumbh? What is the origin of this festival, and why do millions attend it? As per mythology, the Sanskrit word Kumbh means pitcher (pot). The story goes that when Devas ...