An unruly Chinese boy who battles dragons and defies destiny has made his way to Western cinema screens after smashing box ...

The kalbi, a Korean-style short rib, is a testament to Hawaii’s melting pot of cultures. It’s marinated in a blend of soy ...

A U.S. Army colonel’s great-grandson returned a “good luck” flag Wednesday to the family of a Japanese soldier who carried it ...

TOKYO, Feb 16 (KUNA) -- Japan's Ehomaki, or "lucky direction roll," are special long sushi rolls only eaten on Setsubun, the final day of winter on the lunar calendar. Setsubun, literally ...

A confectionery store in Kofu City, central Japan has started making a good luck cake ahead of Setsubun, the last day of winter on the traditional calendar. The product called "kirisansho" has a ...

Shingu, Wakayama, Japan - January 24, 2025 Making of "kiccho" lucky willow branch decorations for upcoming Setsubun celebration reaches its peak at Kumano Hayatama Taisha shrine in Shingu in ...

Traditional Japanese patterns not only look beautiful but are said to bring good luck, so you could argue that these are the luckiest crepes in Japan. Adding even more auspiciousness is the red plum ...

INAZAWA, Aichi -- Some 7,980 men in loincloths fiercely jostled to touch the "lucky man" during the recently held Konomiya Naked Festival at a Shinto shrine in this central Japan city. This ...

According to the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association, both the export value and volume saw +6% year-on-year growth for 2024. The average price per unit was 1,050 yen (approximately £5.50) per ...