This video explores the diverse New Year celebrations in Asian cultures, including the Korean New Year with its hanbok attire and sebe bows, Japanese New Year with mochi and bell-ringing traditions, and the Vietnamese New Year, or Tet,...

Depending on what country you call home, Japanese cooking and food preparation may be very different from what you are used to. Food in Japan ranges from traditional Japanese dishes to a wide range of foreign cuisines from around the...

The Japanese see themselves as unique in the world and love to talk about what makes them so. From their perspective, Western culture is taking over, so showing an interest in their customs and traditions is sure to make a good...

Learn about the history and significance of chopstick use use in countries like China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Examine variations in chopstick style, including length and materials. This video also communicates the importance of...

Explore the influence of religion on Japan over the centuries. Learn about Shinto, Japan’s indigenous religion, which is still practiced but serves mainly as a source of traditional customs and festivals. It has slightly more followers...

In Japan, business practices are distinctly Japanese and have their roots in the local cultural values of tradition, patriarchy, respect for age, formality, cooperation, loyalty, and consensus-building. Corporate culture in Japan is...

Traveling to Japan, or planning to do business there? Learn more about the Japanese people—their beliefs, values, customs, lifestyles, and mind-sets. Explore what has influenced the way the Japanese think and act. Japan remains an...

Researchers in Tokyo are exploring the traditional Japanese method of Ichimitsu, which involves sprinkling water on the ground to cool the air and reduce surface temperatures in the city. By combining this technique with innovative road...

It's hard to know what came first at Ukyo - the sake or the truffle. Although most refer to Ukyo as a sake bar or izakaya, lately it has become known as the sweet spot for the truffle hunters of Tokyo. In contrast to Tokyo's typical...

Gion Matsuri is one of Japan's oldest and largest festivals. The celebration happens every year in Kyoto and lasts the whole month of July! Learn about the history and customs of the festival from goryo-e (a purification ritual) to the...

Samurai dominated the country of Japan from the 12th to the 19th century. The fierce, disciplined warriors lived according to the bushido code, an unwritten set of rules and norms based in loyalty, sacrifice, bravery, and honor,...

Join us on an exciting journey to discover how different countries celebrate New Year's Eve! 🎉 In this video, we'll explore unique traditions from Japan, Spain, Brazil, Scotland, and the Philippines. Learn about the customs,...