Thousands of people were filling the streets of San Francisco's Japantown for the 58th annual Cherry Blossom Festival. The event is a big boost to some small business owners that have been struggling.

Drinking coffee in the morning could improve a person's heart health, a US study has found. The Prime Minister has announced more relief for flood-affected towns in western Queensland. Anthony ...

When it rains it pours in Japan, so you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone not walking around with an umbrella when rain clouds gather. However, when the rain doesn’t fall these things can be a real ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

PARIS—Two weeks after Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron descended 20 stories beneath Paris to send a message to Moscow. He entered France’s nuclear ...

We’ve all felt it — that flare of frustration when you step outside, feel the rain drops, and realize you don’t have an umbrella. Rain boots and coats are useful to a point, but a good ...

While patio umbrellas are perfect for standalone seating and lawn chairs, they can be cumbersome when it comes to covering lounge-style seating. Cantilever umbrellas are ideal for lounge seating a ...

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The brand, which has found great success in the US market, will now be offering its one-of-a-kind spooky umbrellas to the Japanese consumers. According to Scott Smiledge, the founder of Gothic ...