Japan is an ancient nation with thousands of years of history and now rich culture. As more than 11,000 Olympic athletes call Tokyo their home for the next two weeks, we will also explore slices of ...

Little Tokyo twinkles throughout the calendar, including in August, when both Nisei Week and the Tanabata Festival are in full and festive flower. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- In the heart of Little Tokyo, children were the stars of the show this past weekend honored with a colorful and joyful celebration inspired by Kodomo no Hi, or Children's Day in ...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to celebrate Christmas in Japan? Do they celebrate Christmas? The answer is yes, and it’s probably a bit different than what you would expect. We ...

Furoshiki is the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them. Some are turning to it as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper. Much of the paper ...

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You can’t visit Tokyo without seeing them. These pale-yellow boxes of individually wrapped bite-size cakes are emblazoned with images of the capital’s most famous tourist attractions and, sometimes, ...

Tokyo, Japan’s capital, is a city where ancient traditions coexist with futuristic innovation. From serene temples and historic gardens to neon-lit skyscrapers and cutting-edge technology, Tokyo ...

Up a narrow stairway, hidden above the street bustle of Little Tokyo, lies a largely unexplored corner of this popular Los Angeles tourist district. That is where Dane Ishibashi, surrounded by ...