The relationship between America and Japan has been strained by the recent Toyota malfunctions. However, if the people of Japan have their way, the relationship will continue to stay strong as most Japanese are worried more about their relationship with America than the Toyota... »

Daisuke Takahashi Wins Bronze! Daisuke Takahashi is the 2010 Olympic bronze medalist! Daisuke performed well enough to get the bronze medal in the 2010 Olympics even after falling on his quad attempt at the beginning of his last program giving Japan its first Olympic medal... »

The shamisen, also called sangen, is a three-stringed banjo-like musical instrument played with a plectrum, a bachi in Japanese. The instrument makes a sound twangy sound similar to the banjo yet very distinct and very Japanese. »

Looking for a room to rent? Do you like Kyoto? Kyoto Interntaional Community House in the Sakyo Ward of Kyoto will hold a one-day event to share the location of 1000 rooms in Kyoto City on February 6 from 1pm to 4:30 pm. For those... »

Now there is a much easier way to find the best hotel prices around the Kansai area, and the world for that matter! »

The Phoenix Hall in the Kita Ward of Osaka is offering the hall to talented musicians free of charge on select dates in 2011 as a part of arts and cultural activities sponsored by Nissay Dowa General Insurance Company, which operates the venue. »