Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

En Iwamura's playful, wistful sculptures reference the historical nature of masks while reflecting their role in our ...

What's It Like When Games Get Censored in Japan? The topic of game censorship is difficult to discuss because it's been kicked into the dirt by reactionary opportunists. But on its face, it's a truth ...

Ranging in shape, color and expression, this body of work is anchored by Iwamura’s signature use of texture and material. The raked surfaces of the hand-sculpted forms echo those of Zen gardens and ...

Hundreds gathered at Tokyo's Zojoji temple for the traditional 'mame-maki' bean-throwing ritual, marking setsubun, the end of winter in Japan's lunar calendar. Participants, including celebrities, ...

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried soybeans thrown at them in the hope of warding off evil spirits and ...

Events marking Setsubun, also known as the bean-throwing festival, were held across Japan on Sunday. Setsubun marks the day before the beginning of spring, according to the lunar calendar. The ...

The Super Live, the world-wide smash hit 2.5D musical sensation based on the wildly popular manga (comic book), will launch a ...

Black History Month Parade & Expo Feb. 22 Parade begins at Summit & Citrus Ave., Fontana, CA 92325 The parade will feature ...

Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Jan. 31 to Sunday, Feb. 2.

From public parades to traditional dances, here's how countries around the world are celebrating the Year of the Snake.

In documenting northern China’s Shehuo festival, Zhang Xiao shines a light on disappearing rural traditions and the threat ...