Shinto is the native religious tradition of Japan. I think it's easy to see visual signs of it throughout Japan, from the shrines (jinja) to the gates (torii). But what I was interested in finding out ...

Most visitors hit the "golden triangle" of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto on Honshu's east coast. Here's why the regions of Chugoku and Shikoku shouldn't be overlooked, and everything you should see during ...

OKAYA, Japan -- Not long after dawn, Japanese sake brewer Mie Takahashi checks the temperature of the mixture fermenting at ...

Spread the loveIntroduction Oyama, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is a city that beautifully represents the blend of ...

Mie Takahashi is one of a small group of female master sake brewers, made possible by changing gender norms and increased ...

Shinto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, which has two locations on the West Side, is preparing to open on the East Side.

Top-tier sumo wrestling will make a rare appearance in London for the first time in three decades – and for the second time ...

The new location will include a state-of-the-art hibachi experience, according to a press release, along with traditional and ...