In Japan, wearing masks is a common courtesy and an effective way to reduce the spread of illnesses, particularly during flu season. While regular surgical masks can provide basic protection, opting ...

Sasaki's bullpen drew a crowd, as team officials, media members and even players watched the 23-year-old get to work.

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Inside the Dodgers’ seven-year pursuit of Rōki Sasaki, their foothold in Japan and the battle for MLB's next potential pitching star.

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Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

DaSilva also pointed to Japan's prevalence in popular culture, including the rise of interest in anime and TV shows in the ...

The Japanese government recently launched an initiative it hopes will encourage foreign tourists to venture off the beaten path to the country's national parks by offering collectible stamps ...

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates another milestone as Cebu Island secures third place in the Area Category of the ...

Now, it's important to distinguish his belief that "to the victor belongs the spoils" in the imperialist context from a ...

Fusako Goto was a toddler in Fukuoka, Japan, when she started using chopsticks to eat. At age 65, she now teaches elementary school students in Litchfield how to use the Japanese eating utensils.