In Niigata Prefecture, Japan, a good old fashioned snowball fight is taken seriously. So seriously in fact, this cold weather sport has become an annual event.

Sasaki made the surprising jump from playing high school ball in Japan to attending an American college, forgoing Japan's ...

I visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Chiba and Nara. I spent six days in Tokyo, four days in Kyoto and seven days in Chiba. Each city was ...

The vision “I want people to understand that vegan food isn’t just for a select few. It’s an inclusive eating style. Reaching ...

A ban on the operation of exotic animal cafes – where people can see, touch and interact with the animals – has kicked in this week, in a bid to better protect the animals. Under the amendment ...

We have some Japanese specialty cafes like KOKO Cafe and Patisserie at Tras Street, and Kōki by Mono Izakaya at Duxton Road where you can tuck into Japanese sandos. Another Japanese-inspired cafe to ...

Nintendo has announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be hosting a limited Valentine's Day event in Japan. Available from 1st - 14th February 2025, the event will introduce new 'Heart ...

Snow Monkey in a hot spring. Image by mimiandnanaa on Depositphotos. Japanese macaques are adaptable animals inhabiting various environments across Japan, from subtropical forests in the south to the ...

Theweek is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West ...

Known for its traditional Japanese baking techniques and modern flavors, the brand’s signature mou bread, perfect for both entertaining and everyday indulgence, takes center stage alongside an array ...

These animals are labeled as dangerous ... The fish is considered a delicacy in Japan, called Fugu, and the chef who prepares it requires special training and license. The stomach of a pufferfish can ...

Gary Shteyngart on the rodent winning hearts. Plus: putting a skeptic in charge of science; Michael Crichton’s lessons in tech; and a short documentary about a rebellious Iranian girl.