Kanda, on Japan’s southern coast, grew in tandem with an auto plant that sends half of the cars it makes to the United States. By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Kanda, Japan ...

As spring blossoms, you’re likely to encounter a captivating scene by the shorelines or river mouths: crowds of people engaging deeply with a tradition that’s far from your typical daily view. They’re ...