Talking about Japanese fashion is a bit like discussing American music: whether you're talking about about Billie Holiday or the Ramones or NWA it's still essentially the same conversation, and it can ...

A lot of barley and wheat is gathered in the city of Okayama. Barley is used for making barley tea, beer and miso, and wheat is the ingredient of udon noodles and other foods. Now is the season for ...

TOKYO -- The base of Tokyo Skytree in the capital's Sumida Ward has long been home to many small factories. Walking along a narrow alley in the neighborhood, backstreet manufactories and workshops can ...