The economy minister of Japan pays a visit to Yasukuni Shrine prior to the autumn festival.

Yasutoshi Nishimura, the Minister of the Japanese Economy, paid a visit to the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Monday, a day before the festival that is held there in autumn.

Nishimura stated to the reporters that he made a ritual offering, which he paid for out of his own money, after he h...

The film 'The Boy and the Heron' by Hayao Miyazaki will open the Toronto International Film Festival.

"The Boy and the Heron," Hayao Miyazaki's first film in a decade, will open the 48th Toronto International Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.

The long-awaited "The Boy and the Heron" premiered in Japan under the title "How Do You Live?&qu...

The Toronto Film Festival Announces an All-Star Cast, and Hopes the Strike Will End in September

Monday marked the announcement of the 48th iteration of the Toronto International Film Festival's star-studded lineup, although it remains uncertain whether stars will be present to walk red carpets due to ongoing writer and actor strikes.

Monday marked the announcement of the 48th ...

Korean Summers are filled with music and theater festivals.

The Miryang Summer Performing Arts Festival kicks off the summer's exciting lineup of festivals showcasing the arts. As the summer progresses, new festivals appear weekly right up to the end of August.

The little city of Miryang in South Gyeongsang Province is now hosting the 23rd a...

Dongdaemun Vibe, a summer festival, will happen toward the end of July.

The Dongdaemun Vibe festival, which takes place later this month, marks the beginning of the summer season at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza, located in the heart of Seoul, will play host to the annual summer event, as was announced on Friday by the Seoul Design Fo...

A polite performance or an explicit gesture?

Hwasa, a member of the girl group Mamamoo, is being investigated by police after a civic organization made a formal complaint about her sexually suggestive dance techniques at a college festival in May.

Popular K-pop performer Hwasa was appearing at Sungkyunkwan University as part of th...

Here are ten exciting events happening in France this May.

Even though it may not feel much like summer in May, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Whether it's the French Open in Paris or a street art festival in Biarritz, you're sure to find something that piques your interest. More than 1,200 museums across France wi...

Cannes festival jury president will be two-time Palme d'Or winner Ruben stlund.

stlund, 48, received the top award at the festival last year for his film "Triangle of Sadness," which made viewers uncomfortable with its incisive examination of class distinctions on a cruise ship and its protracted depiction of terrible sea sickness. In addition to Woody Harrelson...

Ruben stlund, a two-time Palme d'Or winner, will serve as the festival's committee president.

Swedish director Ruben stlund, a two-time Palme d'Or winner, will preside over the jury at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in May, it was revealed on Tuesday.

A 48-year-old stlund won the top prize at the festival for his film "Triangle of Sadness," which made viewers un...

After twelve years, Bong Joon-ho returns to the Florence Korean Film Festival

For the first time in 12 years, South Korean superstar director Bong Joon-ho will visit the Florence Korean Film Festival.

According to the festival's organiser, Taegeukgi Cultural Association, Bong will take part in a master class on April 6 at the festival, which presents Korean m...

Three Korean films will be screened at the 73rd Berlin Film Festival.

Three Korean films have been invited to the 73rd Berlin Film Festival, which begins Thursday and runs through February 26.

The festival chose "In Water" by Hong Sang-soo to compete in the newly established Encounters sidebar competition category. It's the 62-year-old filmm...

There will be a plethora of opportunities in 2023 to immerse yourself in the rich culture of France at one of the many festivals celebrating anything from history to imagination.

Festivals are a fantastic opportunity for anyone, whether they live in France or are simply visiting, to experience the country's vibrant culture. Throughout the year, you can choose from a wide variety of amazing French festivals. A wide variety of topics are honoured, from kites and lemons ...

Lyon's Light Festival returns with a message of acceptance

Lyon holds the magnificent Fête des Lumières, or Festival of Lights, every year.

The four-day event begins on Thursday, with flowing projections and colourful installations strewn across the French town. Its old Roman and medieval structures will be brought to life once aga...

Tears welled up in Tim Burton's eyes as he accepted the Lumière Festival's lifetime achievement award

Tim Burton, an American film director who has made a name for himself around the world over the course of 35 years, was honored in the city that is often considered the birthplace of cinema.

Never in my life have I felt so loved "he sobbed as he accepted the Lumière award fo...

Thailand celebrates a dry "water festival" for the third year in a row

Thailand is celebrating the traditional new year Songkran Festival. Despite the COVID-19's water splashing restriction, numerous other events, such as handicraft displays, buddha statue water-pouring rites, and food markets, are pushed to bring people together to enjoy the celebrations in a s...

The Culturally Enriched Five-Day Thailand Tourism Festival 2022 Has Officially Opened in Bangkok

Arranged by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Thailand Tourism Festival (TTF), has officially opened for the 40th time and it will be running until Tuesday, 22 February, at the iconic park of Bangkok, Lumphini Park, which has primarily...

After the epidemic, Vietnam's international hot air balloon festival wants to revitalise tourism

Ballooning Media performed a test flight of hot air balloons in Nguyn Tt Thành Square in Tuyên Quang City. — VNA/VNSVNA/VNSVNA/VNSVNA/V Viet Nam News/Asia News Network photo of Nam Sng

In the northern mountainous region of Tuyên Quang, a global hot air balloon e...

Singapore Prime Minister Appreciates Church for Promoting Harmony and Nation Building

The Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, praised Catholics for their contributions to promoting harmony and nation-building through social welfare, education, and health care in the multi-religious country in the last two centuries.

The Prime Minister posted a message on Facebo...

China's Singles' Day shopping festival tonned down this year

China's biggest online shopping day also known as "Singles' Day" has been tonned down this year as President Xi Jinping pushes for common prosperity and Chinese regulators are cracking down on the technology industry.

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South Korea to conduct nationwide shopping festival next month

South Korea will be launching a nationwide shopping festival to boost domestic consumption in between the pandemic. The shopping festival will be conducted next month, as informed by the industry ministry on Friday.

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• South Korea to launch nat...