Two local karate students achieved the rank of shodan (first dan) during the SAJKA National Gasshuku. This milestone is a testament to their months of preparation, commitment, discipline and hard work ...

Japan is staring down a demographic cliff. The population has shrunk for 15 straight years, with births hitting a record low of 730,000 last year and deaths a record high of 1.58 million.

The Miyawaki Forest Technique, invented by Japanese botanist and plant ecology expert Professor Akira Miyawaki in the 1970s, is the inspiration for micro-forests worldwide. These diverse ...

Karate Kid: Legends is the latest exciting chapter in the beloved Karate Kid franchise. It shows Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reuniting for a new journey of a child prodigy. Reportedly, it merges the ...

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during winter peak season, becoming another destination to tackle ...

ROGERSVILLE — Each week, we invite readers to share their best shots featuring individuals and/or teams from Hawkins County. This week’s featured photos highlight a recent rank promotion for ...

In March, they’re bringing a group of karate students over from Shizuoka, Japan to teach and learn from students at B & B Sports Academy, owned by boxing champion Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford.