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

The Kansai area will never experience a major earthquake.” That was how many people felt before the Great Hanshin-Awaji ...

As far back as the 14th century, the lush backyard of the contemporary Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo was called Tsubakiyama, or ...

Missing for decades from the Anglophile version of its origin story was another great visual narrative tradition, of the East ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.

Film fans have until the end of the week to see the selection of the French Film Festival, while foodies can head to the ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.

The meticulously research book presents an unvarnished look at the good times and bad days in the Golden State which celebrates 175 years of statehood this year.

A bookstore specialising in children’s books that Ms Nishiyama had known for years in the spring of 2022 told her that an artist was looking for a publisher for a Japanese edition of her picture ...

TOKYO -- Japanese energy group Inpex plans to increase production of crude oil and natural gas 30% over the next 10 years, aiming to meet electricity demand from emerging Asian economies and ...