The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first country to ring in 2025, its 133,500 citizens celebrating the new year at 5 a.m. ET on Tuesday.

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Keeping with a New Year's tradition spanning 34 years, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure creator, Hirohiko Araki, shared his 2025 illustration.

Nippon Steel sent a new proposal in its bid to buy U.S. Steel, including giving the U.S. government a veto over any reduction ...

Ben Fowlkes explores one of combat's wildest and most unpredictable traditions: The Japanese New Year's Eve spectacular.

A 16th century bronze bell rang 108 times on Sunday during a celebration of the Japanese New Year at San Francisco’s Asian ...

Carter was the longest-lived U.S. president when he died Sunday at 100. He was just one of many noteworthy people who died in ...

East Asian countries including Japan, China and Taiwan welcomed the New Year with spectacular celebrations and firework ...

Lynchburg, Va. (WSET) — With the New Year coming in, a new opportunity comes for Koto Japanese Steak House and Sushi. SEE ...

I was introduced to this traditional Japanese practice through Kakizome at Arts Mid-Hudson.

From a donut that protects against witches to a pastry that will tell your fortune, cultures around the world often start the ...