YAMAGATA—Cheers erupted just after 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 7 at the city government’s office, where Yamagata Mayor Takahiro Sato was hosting a gathering of ramen shop operators. They promptly ...

Yamagata’s residents had feasted their way to a third consecutive victory in a nationwide ranking of annual ramen consumption at restaurants—the announcement was met with cheers. Each ...

A beautiful oil on canvas portrait of a Japanese girl by David Burliuk (Ukrainian/American, 1882-1967) – part of a fresh-to-market, never before offered collection of works by Burliuk – sold for ...

As Japan strives to preserve and pass down the traditional art of sake brewing with kōji mold, the effort has taken on renewed significance following its designation as a UNESCO Intangible ...

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It can be sweet. It can be tangy. And as of December, it has also been enshrined by UNESCO. The United Nation’s culture agency placed sake, the iconic Japanese drink, on its list of “intangible ...

This is a sponsored story, created and edited exclusively by Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Tokyo Updates website. Anything is possible in the big city, even crafting sake, a traditional ...

The best Japanese destination swaps - After 2024 set a new record for tourist numbers in Japan, Rob Goss recommends switching ...

MANILA, Philippines — “Where, for God’s sake, is Harry Roque?” Sen. Risa Hontiveros cried out during a Senate hearing on Tuesday, questioning why the former presidential spokesperson ...

From subtropical islands to chilled-out ski resorts, there are so many places in Japan that don't suffer from the overtourism ...

The Orthodox university has settled a lawsuit brought by organizers of an LGBTQ student group, agreeing to recognize it as an official club.

From fine-dining venues to casual eateries, these are the top new restaurants in Hong Kong to try every month, with the city ...