With the introduction of the solar calendar in modern Japan, Lunar New Year celebrations have lost its place as a major event ...

Okinawans in Japan, part of a Blue Zone, live long due to their Moai tradition—small social groups offering financial and emotional support. This prac ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Encourages Healthy Habits: Moai groups often encourage members to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Whether it's eating ...

Uezu heard some people argue that Okinawa should gain independence ... In 2002, when he was past 60 years old, Uezu went to mainland Japan for the first time. He hopped from one job to another ...

Only 9 months old when she ... of crime. And Okinawa, where U.S. bases are concentrated, is far from Japan’s main islands. Together, these factors make it difficult for people to realize the ...

It's no coincidence that the Japanese have one of the highest life expectancies on the planet and that many of their cities ...

Thousands of protesters yesterday took to the streets of Manila, urging the Philippine House of Representatives to impeach ...