"Koji" mold, which is key to sake production and is called "the mold of the nation," has been developed in Japan since ...

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

The King has spoken about the "battle" to maintain "timeless skills" as he met artists and craftspeople working to keep ...

Japanese cuisine blends tradition and innovation, transforming classic dishes like sushi and ramen into global culinary art that balances simplicity with sophistication.

Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame. Uchiwa, traditional hand-held ...

Dior’s 'Gold House' in Bangkok stands as a remarkable fusion of Parisian luxury and Thai artistry. Situated in the vibrant ...

THE KIMONO, the traditional garment of Japan, gets a new life under the hands of fashion designer Yumi Christina (she drops her last name, Sakamoto, for work). Of both Japanese and Filipino descent, ...

The fashion industry's elite gathered in Hong Kong to celebrate 2024's 10 Asian Designers to Watch—as complied by Fashion ...

Onsen tourism also provides jobs in hotels, ryokan (traditional inns), restaurants, and various service sectors. In Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture, the Ito city will raise the bathing tax to 300 ...

Traditional IRAs allow tax-deferred investments and potential deductions based on income and tax status. Contributions can be made at any age with limits of $7,000, or $8,000 for those 50 ...

Singaporeans love Japanese cuisine, and that has led to Japanese restaurants of every shape and form sprouting up across the country. We have all-you-can-eat buffets, kaiten sushi chains, affordable ...