AP Photos: Japanese bathe in icy water at a Tokyo shrine to purify their souls
Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese ...
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Japan department stores tap Chinese influencers for Lunar New Year buzz
TOKYO -- As the Lunar New Year approaches, Japanese department stores are enlisting influencers in their battle to attract ...
7 New Songs You Should Hear Now
Today’s selection features a few indie stalwarts returning with new albums ( Perfume Genius, Lucy Dacus, Japanese Breakfast ) ...
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Number of New Year’s cards for delivery on Jan. 1 halved in 3 years
The estimated number of New Year’s cards delivered on Jan. 1 plunged 34 percent from a year ago--the steepest decline in more than 10 years--following a hike in postage fees. Japan Post Co.
Chinese descendants celebrate Lunar New Year throughout Asia
Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday.
Lunar New Year: Millions worldwide welcome the Year of the Snake
Millions of people across Asia and the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year today, marking the arrival of ...