In recent years we’ve seen a variety of new technologies that aim to offer a more expressive synth playing experience than ...

a Japanese stringed instrument. The PossessedHand ‘triggers’ individual fingers with precisely placed electrodes. Sixteen joints in the hand can be controlled independently by placing one ...

The Tsugaru shamisen is a traditional Japanese string instrument characterized by its dynamic sound, produced by striking the strings with a bachi or plectrum. Born of the hot summers and whiteout ...

A wedding ceremony was recently held for the first time at a venue where visitors can observe the gorgeously decorated floats ...

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach announced a series of October events, including cultural workshops, ...

It’s no secret that Japan is experiencing overtourism, but actually it’s only parts of Japan—because too many tourists are ...

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Sucker Punch Productions have announced "Ghost of Yotei", a sequel to the acclaimed "Ghost ...

Firstly, visit Meiji Shrine, dedicated to the deified spirit of Emperor Meiji and a popular place for traditional Japanese weddings ... by the shamisen (Japanese stringed instrument).

A teacher in Port Orchard has won $30,000 for himself and $70,000 for the South Kitsap High School skilled trades program.

An annual food festival that aims to promote cultural connections will take place in Marton this weekend. It is hosted by the ...

In front of the floats, Toshikazu Hashimoto, 43, and Colleen Schmuckal, 39, an American studying the shamisen Japanese stringed instrument, tied the knot on Sept. 22 as some 100 guests ...