Throughout the year, Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One of the many traditions preserved in Japan over centuries is the holding of local festivals – “matsuri” in Japanese. These are typically boisterous and colorful events that ...

Hanabi (fireworks) are a feature of summer in Japan. Whether it’s the shelves stocked with fireworks big and small to use at your next barbecue or one of the many firework festivals held during the ...

The 41st annual Pan-­Pacific Festival is underway after a five-year hiatus. Various events are being held around Waikiki and Ala Moana with free performances slated at the Ala Moana Centerstage ...

Fireworks festivals - known as hanabi taikai - are a highlight of Japanese summer culture, drawing millions of spectators each year. Hanabi, which translates to flower fire, is a symbol of celebration ...

HANABIE. is an all-woman nu-metal band made up of vocalist Yukina, guitarist and vocalist Matsuri, bassist and backup vocalist Hettsu, and drummer Chika. Although it’s been less than a year and a half ...

Japan Society has announced the full lineup for the 18th edition of Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film at the organization’s New York headquarters. The festival, now powered by title sponsor GU ...

Exclusive: The annual film festival will return to New York this summer for another celebration of Japanese cinema. “We couldn’t be more amazed by this year’s festival,” Peter Tatara, director of film ...