Miwa Yasufumi, chief specialist at the Japan Research Institute "It's the time for the changeover from last year's rice to this year's new rice," Miwa said. "Supermarkets didn't have much in stock ...

It is actually unlikely that you will happen across a crested ibis in the wild. The native toki of Sado went extinct over ...

took their time to introduce the Japanese New Year feast and rice cakes. Chujo: I wish you all a Happy New Year! In Japan, we celebrate the arrival of New Year with Osechi or a New Year’s feast. Some ...

Located in the foothills of Japan's Northern Alps and surrounded by forests is the city of Hida Takayama. Known as Hida's "Little Kyoto," Takayama's old town, retains a traditional touch with its ...

TAKAYAMA, Gifu Prefecture--Production of hana-mochi traditional New Year ... of the Hida Hana-Mochi Association have been busy decorating tree branches with tiny red and white rice cakes ...