Visitors welcome for 6 days only: Anshoji Temple in Kyoto is opening its new garden recreating the essence of its original 5 wisdom buddhas in May...
To prevent overcrowding on Mount Fuji, climbers are required to pay a reservation fee of ¥2000 for the summer climbing season beginning on July 1.
Editor Michael Maxwell explains the rigorous process of translating "Hagakure" to reach a wide audience while ensuring fidelity to the original text.
As Japan and North Korea enter a dialogue phase, families call for Kim's "courageous and decisive action" for the immediate return of all victims of abductions.
The rising construction of wind turbines threatens the nesting sites of the endangered eastern marsh harrier, or chuhi, in the grasslands of northern Hokkaido.
A recent study of dementia by Japan's health ministry shares helpful ideas for communities to build a better environment for active, aging populations.
Reigning champion Ryukyu eliminated the Chiba Jets and Hiroshima held off the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins to set the stage for the B.League Finals in Yokohama.
Xi Jinping has made seemingly unwise decisions slowing China's economic growth, causing some to call him "stupid." But what if this is exactly what he wants?
As athletes, we received support and strength from many people. Now, we hope to return the favor by looking for ways the judo community can help...
Editor Michael Maxwell says modern readers have much to learn from Yamamoto Tsunetomo's "Hagakure," an 18th-century guide on the honorable way of the warrior.
The Moderna Japan president emphasized the need to continue vaccinations as COVID-19 shows signs of worsening post-infection effects and no signs of decline.
In this 2nd episode, Kaoru Hasuike, one of only 5 victims allowed to return to Japan, tells us about how he was abducted in 1978 and...