Legendary rider famed for his unique style has called time on a record-breaking career featuring more than 7,400 winners on Japan’s local government circuit ...

Fumio Matoba, also known as the ‘Emperor of Ohi, is one of the world’s most prolific-winning jockeys with 7,424 career ...

KATSUURA, Chiba -- A total of about 20,000 "hina" dolls will decorate various locations in this eastern Japan city during the ...

Get ready for a mouthwatering journey through Hokkaido’s freshest seafood and noodles! From an intense encounter with the ...

A J-pop insider’s shift to soul, reggae and flamenco reflects his personal growth, time spent in London and current events.

An curved arrow pointing right. The squid in the Japanese dish "katsu ika odori don" aren't alive, but with a little soy sauce they spring into action. Story by Tony Manfred and editing by Stephen ...

The all-female, Japanese dance troupe is celebrating their 10th year with the world premier of its new show En, which means "perfect combustion" in Japanese. WSJ's Christina Jeng reports.

The Gujo Odori, one of Japan's largest Bon dances ... The main event is the all-night dance for four days starting on August 13. French actor Robin Barde explores the deep culture of the festival ...

Japanese of all ages are flocking to dance schools with specific requests to practice to K-pop tunes. “K-pop idols boast their own cool and cute styles that cannot be found among their Japanese ...