In Western culture, Christmas is that time of the year when families gather around a long table to catch up, opening lavishly wrapped gifts and sipping eggnog. Some attend church. But in Japan, the ...

More than a tribute to luxury timepieces, the film delves into the deep cultural significance of time in Japan, where it is viewed not as a fleeting resource but as a gift from nature. Featuring ...

He also referenced some Japanese contributions to popular culture, including the Hello Kitty ... The Japanese royals brought symbolic gifts, a black lacquerware box for the King and a brocade ...

They spend an everage of 4,000 yen ($31) per month, and travel souvenirs top their list of gift items. Befu went on to comment on the Japanese corporate culture of gift-exchange among colleagues ...