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TOKYO -- On a bright spring day not long after Japan's defeat in World War II, Kanjiro Kawai, one of Japan's most revered potters, set out to walk the countryside near his Kyoto home. [1]

TOKYO -- A Japanese family film about Kabuki has attracted international notice, having successfully blended inspiration from India, Korea and Tunisia. [2]

Tourists take a selfie in front of Kanazawa Station. Steeped in history and Japanese culture, Kanazawa has a similar allure to Kyoto but far fewer visitors, highlighting the concentration of tourism in Japan's major urban centers that has stoked resi... [3]

KANAZAWA, Japan -- Japan's flood of international travelers is dominated by visitors from East Asia, who account for two-thirds of arrivals. Yet Kanazawa, a coastal city on the Sea of Japan in Ishikawa prefecture, tells a different story. [4]

KANCHANBURI – A violent fight between a husband and wife in a rented room on Soi Khao Tong Pattana ended in a murder-suicide. The husband shot his wife in the head, then turned the same gun on himself as their 26-year-old daughter tried to flee. [5]

In a collaborative effort between the Embassy of Japan in Thailand and the Nok Yung Ikenobo Ikebana Association Bangkok Chapter, a captivating presentation recently took place in Bangkok, showcasing the exquisite art of Ikebana. [6]

A recent storm has hit Kanchanaburi, causing flash floods and affecting several areas, including homes near the Kwai Noi River, from Thong Pha Phum and Sai Yok to the Mueang Kanchanaburi district. [7]

KANAZAWA, Japan -- Restaurant chain operators and food manufacturers based in Japan's Hokuriku region -- located in the northwestern part of Honshu, the country's largest island -- are expanding in Southeast Asia, riding a wave of popularity for Japa... [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-15 · 38% match

Japan pottery legend Kanjiro Kawai honored with first US solo exhibition

TOKYO -- On a bright spring day not long after Japan's defeat in World War II, Kanjiro Kawai, one of Japan's most revered potters, set out to walk the countryside near his Kyoto home.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-01-21 · 35% match

India, Korea and Tunisia shape success of Japan film 'Kokuho'

TOKYO -- A Japanese family film about Kabuki has attracted international notice, having successfully blended inspiration from India, Korea and Tunisia.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-01-31 · 34% match

Japan tourism divide on display in Kanazawa calm, Kyoto crowds

Tourists take a selfie in front of Kanazawa Station. Steeped in history and Japanese culture, Kanazawa has a similar allure to Kyoto but far fewer visitors, highlighting the concentration of tourism in Japan's major urban centers that has stoked resi

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-09-14 · 41% match

Japan's Kanazawa draws more Western tourists than East Asians

KANAZAWA, Japan -- Japan's flood of international travelers is dominated by visitors from East Asia, who account for two-thirds of arrivals. Yet Kanazawa, a coastal city on the Sea of Japan in Ishikawa prefecture, tells a different story.

[5] TH www.chiangraitimes.com · 2025-09-27 · 34% match

Husband Shoots His Wife, Then Himself in Front of Daughter

KANCHANBURI – A violent fight between a husband and wife in a rented room on Soi Khao Tong Pattana ended in a murder-suicide. The husband shot his wife in the head, then turned the same gun on himself as their 26-year-old daughter tried to flee.

[6] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-08-13 · 40% match

Traditional Beauty of Thai Flowers with Ikenobo: A Celebration of Japanese Soft Power

In a collaborative effort between the Embassy of Japan in Thailand and the Nok Yung Ikenobo Ikebana Association Bangkok Chapter, a captivating presentation recently took place in Bangkok, showcasing the exquisite art of Ikebana.

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-07-28 · 40% match

Storm hits Kanchanaburi, no major impact on tourism; main roads open

A recent storm has hit Kanchanaburi, causing flash floods and affecting several areas, including homes near the Kwai Noi River, from Thong Pha Phum and Sai Yok to the Mueang Kanchanaburi district.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-11-20 · 40% match

Japanese region's cuisine is a hit in Southeast Asia

KANAZAWA, Japan -- Restaurant chain operators and food manufacturers based in Japan's Hokuriku region -- located in the northwestern part of Honshu, the country's largest island -- are expanding in Southeast Asia, riding a wave of popularity for Japa

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-10-06 · 38% match

Doraemon under attack as a bad influence on children in India, Pakistan

NEW DELHI -- Beloved Japanese manga character Doraemon might seem to be an unlikely source of serious controversy.

[10] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2023-09-29 · 35% match

How the world got hooked onikejime-caught fish

Japanese ways of doing things have a tendency to gain currency in the West. Whether it’s something fiddly such as kintsugi (repairing broken crockery with resin and gold flakes) or putting one’s house in order a la Marie Kondo, these ideas catch on i

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