Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. At a sushi restaurant, you might have seen the chef behind the counter ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit another record high in 2025, ...
Osaka Marketplace general manager Kazuhiro Takeda poses for a portrait at Osaka Marketplace in Fremont. The Japanese grocery store is opening its new Foster City location Friday, Dec. 12. Courtesy ...
Recent fitness trends, like "Zone 2" training and hitting 10,000 steps a day, are driving the conversation around the "best" method of exercise, and what it means to stay fit without intense workouts.