Wakako Kondoh Burk at bride school in Yokosuka, Japan in 1957. The American Red Cross created “Bride Schools” to teach Japanese women how to be an “American” wife and mother. (Photo courtesy of ...

TOKYO (Reuters Life!) - Barbie is having a hard time winning the hearts of Japanese children, so she's trying to charm grown-ups instead with a bridal collection full of bows, ruffles and gowns ...

Masako and Irvine McConney Sr. drove from California to New York in 1955. Along the way several hotels and restaurants denied Irvine entry, so they slept and ate in the car. Courtesy of the McConney ...

The landscape of global relationships and cultural exchanges is ever-evolving. Yet, there is one phenomenon that has been intriguing people for a while: the attraction that most Western men have ...

There’s an incredible lineup of arts and cultural experiences to enjoy this summer in the Palm Beaches. To get you started, here are three fun ideas for the week ahead from the Cultural Council for ...