New research reveals how cultural attitudes toward imperfection, comparison, and acceptance contribute to Japan's ...

Every December, a kanji character that distils the national mood over the past year is chosen through public voting and announced at the Kiyomizudera temple, a World Heritage site in Kyoto. Kuma ...

The character “kuma” (熊), meaning bear in Japanese, was selected as kanji of the year for 2025, the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation announced Friday, after a year defined by a surge in bear ...

Kanji is a traditional Indian fermented drink made using vegetables, spices and water. Kanji is one of those age-old drinks that instantly reminds you of winter in India. Traditionally prepared by ...

As Mexico protestors are determined to rattle the government, they hung a manga flag showing a skull wearing a straw hat. The juxtaposition of the cartoon flag with the protests may have seemed ...

Kanji, a traditional Indian dish made with rice, lentils, and spices, is easy to digest, rich in protein, and boosts immunity. Its warm, soothing nature aids hydration and gut health, making it ideal ...

CAIRO, Oct 18 (MENA) – The official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) comes after the Sharm al-Sheikh Peace Summit, Egypt’s Ambassador to Japan Ragui al-Etreby said, affirming Egypt’s deep ...

The mayor of Kanuma, Grand Forks' sister city, and a group of students and chaperone-teachers celebrated a cultural exchange event near Japanese Garden in Sertoma Park. Matsui Shoichi, mayor of Kanuma ...

While translation apps have made traveling abroad a great deal easier, it never hurts to have a few phrases memorized for politeness and convenience. If you are headed to Japan, you probably already ...

TOKYO—Monkey D. Luffy is a rubber-bodied pirate who battles tyrannical governments as he and his motley crew sail across the ocean. In recent months, young protesters in Asia, Europe and the U.S. have ...