This small exhibition of photographs by Lorraine Turci takes us straight to Japan's northernmost island to discover the Ainu, ...

The genomes of two women who lived 7,000 years ago in the Sahara when it was a green savannah reveal a remarkably isolated ...

I just rewatched this scene, so I remember it well. This genre is called Shima-uta. It’s an Amami Shoto song, from the ...

In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the "oshikatsu" phenomenon as a growing driver of ...

A new study suggests a far more intricate genetic tapestry is involved in the ultimate ancestry of people in Japan.

The Indigenous Japanese artist will talk about her artistic practice following a song performance at Art Basel Hong Kong, ...

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From tipping etiquette to public transit norms, these are the most important things you need to know before visiting Japan.

“I think Japanese people should keep pursuing the things that Japanese people like.” Out of context, this sounds as if he’s maybe attempting to stifle creativity, but that’s not exactly ...

Through the Miriwoong-Ainu Language and Culture Exchange Project, the Indigenous communities of Miriwoong in Australia and Ainu in Japan are ...

More than 3 million people in Japan are estimated to have gambled at online casinos, with around 1.24 trillion yen ($8.4 billion) being spent annually, even though the practice is illegal, a police ...