Japan’s Culture Day national holiday takes place on November 3 each year. Activities include presentations of the Order of Culture to people who have made outstanding contributions.

If your travels take you to Japan, your trip may include one of the traditional Japanese holidays. From New Year’s to the Emperor’s Birthday, there are holidays sprinkled throughout the year in Japan.

In the U.S., where dates are written month-first, March 14, or 3.14, is celebrated by mathematics enthusiasts as Pi Day. But for romantics, especially in Asia, it’s another holiday that marks a ...

Sylvan Mishima Brackett, the chef-owner of the San Francisco restaurant Rintaro, hosted family and friends for an intimate meal to start the year. By Jessica Battilana The chef Sylvan Mishima Brackett ...

On Oct. 9, J-club and DePauw China Connection collaborated to hold the annual Moon Festival. Also known as the Mid-Autumn ...

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CAMP ZAMA, Japan – More than 160 local community leaders and Camp Zama personnel came together for U.S. Army Garrison Japan’s holiday reception here Friday evening. Col. Marcus Hunter, commander of ...

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