Japan’s annual ritual of “mame-maki,” or bean-throwing, at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and homes sees people marking “setsubun,” the last day of the winter in the Japanese lunar calendar. Like ...

People from all over Japan visit the temple to get their dose of good luck, often adding their own cat statue to the collection. 'Something the overwhelming majority of Americans support': House ...

Traditional Japanese patterns not only look beautiful but are said to bring good luck, so you could argue that these are the luckiest crepes in Japan. Adding even more auspiciousness is the red plum ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Visitors raised their hands high to catch the good-luck beans and implored throwers to toss bags in their direction. Geisha and maiko from the Gion-Kobu and Gion-Higashi districts were scheduled ...

A confectionery store in Kofu City, central Japan has started making a good luck cake ahead of Setsubun, the last day of winter on the traditional calendar. The product called "kirisansho" has a ...

Items such as "omamori" good luck charms and "ofuda" amulets are also ... the only officially recognized Tibetan temple in Japan. One of the most eye-catching features at the hilltop temple ...