Among Japan's famous martial arts there lies one that has remained almost unheard of in the West. Kyudo, the martial art used ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Longbows, or Yumi, have been used in Japan for centuries. But today, a handmade bamboo bow can cost over $2,000. At over 2 meters tall, these bows are difficult handle.

Scroll down to discover how to ride an escalator in Japan, how to cross the road, when to tip, the greeting that will make locals 'anxious' and why you need to start practising your bowing.

A senior Japanese public prosecutor on Wednesday bowed in apology to Iwao Hakamada, the world's longest-serving death row prisoner whose conviction was quashed this year. The octogenarian spent 46 ...

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode introduces words related to yumiya, meaning bow and arrow. Together, they've been ...