In 1946, anthropologist Ruth Benedict published The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture. The American government had tapped her as a researcher during World War II to help better ...

Are you looking for the best things to do in Tokyo, Japan? We just created a list of 25 must do activities for you to do while visiting Tokyo! In this Tokyo travel guide we show you around the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Japanese woman in front of moving train Navigating the Tokyo railway and train network can be daunting at first. With careful ...

One of the city’s most important gallery clusters is in the luxury neighborhood of Roppongi Hills. Named after the architectural structure featuring a glass pyramid, this modern building houses some ...

PhilSTAR L!fe’s travel guide is a tribute to the destinations that hold a special place in the hearts of Pinoy travelers. We’re going beyond the familiar landmarks of Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, and ...

Tokyo is a fast-paced, exhilarating encounter with ultra-urban Japan, and showcases its latest music, pop culture, fashions and technology. As cruise ships often conclude itineraries in Tokyo, they ...

Otaku, which means “your house” in Japanese, was a term used to (snidely) describe people with obsessive hobbies. To wit: An otaku was seen as a shut-in. While originally used to negatively ...

Greater Tokyo is that one friend who always knows just where to steal away to, taking you from glimmering hotspots into the embrace of the lesser known. They're a fascinating storyteller, at first ...