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Sake has a rich history complete with dragons and gods in ancient Japan. Today, the rice wine is still sacred and has UNESCO recognition for its intangible cultural heritage. Explore the rice wine in ...

Japan captivates travelers with its rich tapestry of culture, history, and traditions, and among its most remarkable features is the profound respect and discipline that permeates society. This ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday ...

A thrilling camel archery competition recently held in Alshaa Right Banner, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, showed the charm of traditional Chinese sports. The participants, dressed in ...

Gregory Stewart, a 59-year-old Australian expat living in Hokkaido, has done exactly that, becoming Japan’s reigning champion in yabusame, the ancient art of horseback archery. Rebecca Rosman profiles ...