Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...

From platform beds to tatami mats that channel a Japanese aesthetic ... but they all have two things in common -- no box spring and a single mattress. They're a cute place to sit and a great ...

but anyone curious about Japan should enter the world of the ryokan. At these traditional inns, often family-run, you sleep on the floor on a futon (or three), soak in a public bathhouse ...

There are many pilgrims’ roads in Japan, but the Henro is among the oldest and ... Rooms are bare save for a wooden table and futon mattress. Meals are served communally in the dining hall, and ...

Though armed, the police in Japan are trained in martial arts and prefer to rely on these skills and futon rolling (rolling violent and ... In 2019, Norway did not report a single civilian murder by a ...

Futons are a versatile addition to any living space, offering a place to lounge, read or sleep. While they haven’t always been seen as stylish, today’s options are sleek and often come with ...

One rocket, two missions: Lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies are poised to "rideshare" to the moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration. SpaceX is ...

United States — One rocket, two missions: lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies are poised to "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.

TOKYO -- Whiskey from South Korea is making inroads into Japan, with major trading group Itochu's food wholesaler unit importing South Korea's first single malt brand. Whiskey imports from South ...

One rocket, two missions: lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies launched their “rideshare” to the moon on Wednesday, showcasing the private sector’s growing role in space exploration.