In fact, Kiyomeru is an ancient ritual rooted in both Shinto and Buddhist beliefs and practices. The idea is that by cleaning your home, you are cleansing your house of bad energy ...

The Mirai Human Washing Machine, developed by Osaka, Japan-based tech company Science, washes and dries bathers in a 7.5-foot ...

People around Japan are taking out their brooms, mops and rags with the year-end cleaning season underway at historic sites, ...

Japan's year-end 'big cleaning' ritual, Ōsōji, offers a profound way to prepare for the New Year. This tradition goes beyond mere tidying, focusing on clearing physical and mental clutter. It fosters ...

After cheering Japan to a 2-1 victory over Colombia on Tuesday, the fans pulled out trash bags they brought along to pick up the trash in the Mordovia Arena Stephanie Petit is a Royals Editor, Writer ...

Japan cleaned up on and off the field at the World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday. After its national team delivered a thrilling 2-1 upset victory over Germany on Nov. 23, Japanese fans continued a ...

The last weeks of the year tend to come with a blend of chaos and ritual in the form of holiday parties, travel, Christmas shopping, last-minute tasks and setting intentions for the new year. Those ...

Japanese soccer fans have added a great deal of humanity to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar this week. After their country's massive upset win over Germany, Japan supporters helped clean up trash at ...