NAGASAKI--Around 15,000 colorful lanterns have bathed the city of Nagasaki in dazzling color and light as the 30th Nagasaki Lantern Festival kicked off on Jan. 29. The annual event, which includes ...

NAGASAKI -- The Nagasaki Lantern Festival, a dazzling winter tradition here, began on Jan. 29, illuminating this southwest Japan city with around 15,000 lanterns. Lighting ceremonies were held at ...

SHIMABARA, Nagasaki Prefecture—International students were invited to join a lantern boat festival here, helping to preserve the local tradition and learning from the unique cultural experience.