Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Kyoto, Japan, is the ideal location for a romantic getaway. The city has a different vibe than its urban counterparts, Tokyo ...

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Solar eclipses are rare events which occur when the Moon passes in front of the Sun. They can turn a bright sunny day into ...

At school, Sommer planned to specialize in sciences, but one day his history teacher showed pupils a map of Alexander’s travels. “My jaw fell open, hit the desk, and I went home and said, ‘I want to ...

The Japanese government has recommended ancient capitals located in current-day Nara Prefecture as candidates for UNESCO's World Heritage list to be inscribed in 2026. The government is seeking the ...

The Tokyo Metro subway system offers through trains to Kawagoe-shi station on the TOBU Tojo line, and Hanno station on theSEIBU Ikebukuro line. Please make sure to take a train leaving for Wako-shi & ...

A reconstruction of the ancient pyramid-like structure and map of its location at Chupacigarro archaeological site. Photo from Caral Archaeological Zone, Executive Unit 003 of Peru's Ministry of ...

Tokyo (AFP) – Drums thundered and priests chanted as sumo's newest grand champion strode onto the public stage Friday in a ceremony to mark his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's highest ...

Drums thundered and priests chanted as sumo's newest yokozuna strode onto the public stage Friday in a ceremony to mark his promotion to the ancient sport's highest rank. Mongolian-born Hoshoryu ...

At the heart of Restaurant IMAMURA lies a dedication to the ancient Japanese culinary principle of Gomi (the five tastes—sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami), Gokan (the five senses—sight, smell, ...