In Japanese culture, Ganbaru means to "do your best" and push forward ... Shinrin-Yoku, or "forest bathing," is a Japanese ...

Kansai was born to impress, showcasing a never-ending repertoire of experiences that has delighted generations of travellers to Japan. From centuries-old culture ... with nature at the Kohoku ...

“These low rates relate to Japanese food culture and diet ... that the term ‘functional food’ was coined in Japan in Nature (1993) with the headline ‘Japan explores the boundary between ...

Hayao Miyazaki’s explains how Princess Mononoke remains a cinematic masterpiece, intertwining ecological themes with Japan’s ...

Organized by the Japan Information and Culture Center, the Hello! Japan program went to Bicol last week to introduce Japanese culture and traditions and offer academic exchange opportunities. Among ...

Come along on a journey through the cultural heart of Japan and delve into an authentic ... From sacred pilgrimage trails to untamed nature and rich traditions, Shikoku invites you to explore ...

Sakuragawa (Japan) (AFP) – When nature calls, Masana Izawa has followed the same routine for more than 50 years: heading out to the woods in Japan, dropping his pants and doing as bears do.

‘Their aesthetic beauty and mingei [Japanese folk art] craft spirit are very powerful, and remind us how vital it is to take the time to reconnect with nature, art, culture and each other,’ says Grigg ...