Archaeologists rediscover Ichijodani, a formidable stronghold that flourished amid medieval Japan’s brutal power struggles ...

People in developing and least industrialised countries don’t just desire prosperity. They demand shared prosperity – the ...

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Beginning in the 17th century, the Nakasendo trail connected Kyoto and Edo, now modern-day Tokyo. Along this path, 69 designated post towns operated as resting stations where weary travelers could ...

In Japan, natural larvae are captured and raised in aquaculture farms until maturity before they are shipped. The Japanese eel is eaten in “kabayaki” grilled style. But it has been designated ...

The real solution, he said, is all natural — but it’s not the sweet fix you were probably hoping for. Seasonal allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to allergens like pollen and ...

By T Bone Burnett In his new book, David Szalay offers unvarnished scenes from a lonely, rags-to-riches life. By Dwight Garner “Only men understand the secret fears that go with the territory ...

NAGANO--Hand-copied versions of part of “Bansenshukai,” one of the three major ninjutsu (ninja art) strategy books, were recently discovered at the Sanada Treasures Museum here, leading ...

This could be Japan's worst natural disaster ever, more devastating than the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. It has the potential to spark a historic national crisis. With new estimates released, the country ...

In “The Stained Glass Window,” David Levering Lewis delves into his ancestry to create a fuller picture of his family and its place in American history. ‘The Friend’ is a wonderful dog movie.