As a child, Ms Fujita ate strawberry shortcake "every year" on Christmas — a tradition kept alive in Queensland where she sometimes brings Japanese-style cake for her Australian family's gathering.

Let’s go east as we explore five intriguing facts about Japan, from its ancient tradition of giving fruit as gifts to its love affair with KFC at Christmas. The construction company Kongō Gumi ...

They also took advantage of the snow to bleach their fabrics. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Sheila Cliffe explores the textiles and clothing from Japan's "Snow Country." ...

It's a fun exploration of some unusual Christmas traditions around the world, including Mexico, Japan and Finland. It celebrates Christmas as a special time for Christians and non-Christians alike.

Takayuki Akimoto can’t get into the Christmas spirit as he heads a group out to destroy what it views as Japan’s financially motivated “Christmas culture” The group, founded in 2006 ...

Asakusa is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations ... These are just some of the traditions local residents have kept alive for generations. Join us as we dive into Asakusa!

(THE CONVERSATION) I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most ...

Theoretical analysis will be integrated with readings from the sociology and anthropology of religion; treatises associated with Buddhist, Confucian, Shintô, and Daoist traditions; and readings on the ...