The need for lightweight souvenirs gave birth in the 1620s to the Otsu-e, simple paintings on paper with popular themes.
There was a third way to end the war — the same manner as the vast majority of conflicts concluded throughout history: with a negotiated peace.
Wrestler Yukako Kawai triumphs in the women’s freestyle 62-kg final, winning the same division that her older sister Risako did at the 2016 Rio Games.
Marco Asensio’s goal in the 115th minute sends Spain into the final against Brazil, relegating Japan to play Mexico in the third-place match.
The Japanese teenager has come into his own at the Tokyo Games, earning three medals.
What happened? I worked at the 1988 Seoul Olympics as a reporter and I was transfixed on the event as it showed South Korea’s recovery in...
Mai Murakami earns a bronze medal in the women’s floor exercise final.
“The fact that these Olympics took place, and all those who made this possible, I wanted to win this medal for everyone.” ーFumita, silver medalist.
Kazuma Kaya captures the bronze medal in the men’s pommel horse.
Hideki Matsuyama is one stroke off the pace entering the final round of the men’s golf tournament at Kasumigaseki Country Club.
Japan wins the men’s fencing team epee competition for the first time to collect its 17th gold medal at the ongoing Tokyo Games, surpassing its previous...