Seated Nyoirin Kannon (Important Cultural Property), Heian period, 10th century. An impressive collection of treasures titled Daigoji Temple: A Shingon Esoteric Buddhist...
(Last of Three Parts) Part 1: Did China Corrupt Interpol to Get the Presidency? Part 2: The Fall of Interpol President Meng Hongwei: Abuse...
Shonen Jump Weekly turns 50 this year, and anime producer Shueisha surely knows how to celebrate the anniversary in a way that will most thrill...
It’s October. The colors of autumn are expected to give us that magical image of Japanese sceneries, yet what does the weather surprise...
Source: blanche / © PIXTA 190. That is the number of countries which Japanese passport holders can now visit without a visa, according to...
The 86th Session of the Interpol General Assembly opened in Beijing on September 26, 2017, under President Meng Hongwei, China’s Vice Minister of Public Security. ...
The Praemium Imperiale, a global arts prize sponsored by the Japan Art Association, with Honorary Patron His Imperial Highness Prince Hitachi, marks its 30th anniversary...
Swords of Kyoto, a spectacular new sword exhibition opened September 29 at the Kyoto National Museum and finishes November 25. The exhibition focuses on the...
People start kendo for many different reasons. Maybe they have an interest in Japanese history, a passion for martial arts, want to get in shape,...
The market started operation on October 11, and tours for the public started on October 13. The new market is divided into...
French actress Catherine Deneuve is set to receive the Japan Art Association’s annual Praemium Imperiale Award for Theather and Film on October 23. Starting...
Questions have been raised as to whether corruption or favoritism played a role in China acquiring sufficient votes to get China’s Vice Minister of Public Security,...