It is regarded as one of Japan’s three most distinguished hanging bells. On New Year’s Eve, the monks will start striking the bell around 10:40 p.m. Over two hours, they will ring the bell 108 ...

Japanese households slurp down toshikoshi ... as a staple at their New Year's Eve feasts. 10 New Year's Eve Food Traditions From Around the World e7awi 1 10 New Year's Eve Food Traditions From ...

The estimated number of New Year’s cards delivered on Jan. 1 plunged 34 percent from a year ago--the steepest decline in more than 10 years--following a hike in postage fees. Japan Post Co. said ...

(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s parliament passed an initial ... finalizing the bill just one day before the start of the new fiscal year. Originally approved by the Cabinet late last year, the budget ...