The Wonder 500™ aims to discover unique Japanese local products that are unfamiliar outside of Japan, and introduce them—and the values they represent—to the rest of the world.

Sailing south down Japan’s western coast from Hokkaido, ships brought goods that included the edible kelp called "konbu" to Toyama on their way along the watery route that came to be called Konbu Road.

Thinking of taking up the classical art of brewing Japanese tea while wearing a kimono, but don't know where to start? Not a problem. Just take a look at this handy guide for some helpful hints!

Whether you're signing for a package or opening a new bank account, you'll need a "hanko" in Japan. But why settle for drab when you can have kitty-fab!

From souped up cars to bungee jumping off Japan's tallest bridge, these adults are bringing their own sense of style to Coming of Age Day 2016!

If you happen to be in Kyoto around the turn of the New Year, you won't want to miss this spectacle of men and women dressed in Heian-style robes playing their version of soccer.

Access ancient Japanese texts at a click of a button with a new database courtesy of The National Institute of Japanese Literature.

There are a few unique things about Japanese snow.