(The Conversation) — Social media has turned traditional Japanese matcha into a commercial trend, though its roots lie in Zen Buddhism. A scholar of premodern Japanese literature unpacks that history.

The bright-green drink dominating social feeds today began with a very different brewing style—and a journey across cultures.

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MIDDLEBURY — On Thursday, Jan. 29, the public and Middlebury College community are invited to the dedication of the timber ...

For two weekends in February, the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Los Angeles will showcase handcrafted ...

KARACHI: Emphasising trade cooperation, Sri Lankan Consul General Sanjeewa Pattiwila underscored efforts to expand bilateral ...

South Korea presents travellers with a striking blend of deep-rooted tradition and modern dynamism. From royal palaces and Buddhist temples to bustling markets and contemporary art spaces, the country ...

A 13-day trip around the region includes watching pilgrims immerse themselves in the ultra-holy Ganges River and a visit to ...

When I described the satisfactions of my routine to Roshi Joan during one of our hikes, she smiled: “That’s the sacredness of ...

On the first day of spring, many families often perform simple rituals to welcome good fortune, do good deeds, and pray for blessings.

King Power Group, a leader in travel retail, is stimulating first-quarter consumer spending while boosting tourism during the ...

Members of Calgary’s Japanese community are hoping to break ground on a new cultural centre later this year.