An unremarkable riverside near Tokyo was transformed into a neon wonderland on New Year's Eve as enthusiasts gathered to enjoy a showcase of one of Japan's most vibrant subcultures. It was the country ...
Dozens of worshipers took a deep breath and a brave plunge into icy waters at a Tokyo shrine Sunday, keeping afloat a New ...
The return of Ueno Zoo’s last giant pandas underscores how an animal became a diplomatic symbol — and what happens when that symbol is withdrawn.
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Japan marks new year with prayers at Tokyo shrine
Thousands descended upon Tokyo's iconic Meiji Shrine on Thursday (January 1) morning to offer prayers for the new year in 2026. The calendar new year is a major holiday in Japan, with large numbers of ...
A woman died and six other people were hospitalized in Tokyo after choking on mochi, a chewy rice cake that in recent years has killed and hospitalized hundreds of people in Japan, where it is often ...
(CNN) — Dozens of worshipers took a deep breath and a brave plunge into icy waters at a Tokyo shrine Sunday, keeping afloat a New Year tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health. (CNN) — ...
People gathered in Tokyo and Numazu to brave ice-cold water in purification rituals meant to pray for good health during the New Year. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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