A four-year doping ban against Kamila Valieva was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, but harsher punishment of Russia itself was wanted this time.
900 years of Buddhist history at Chuson-ji comes alive in this must-see exhibition with its cutting-edge visual technology, on through April 14.
China wants to bring back tourists, but with its pervasive digitalization, it seems there are more hurdles than before for foreigners traveling on their own.
An almost unprecedented number of high-quality games, tempered by mass industry layoffs, made 2023 a rollercoaster year for gamers and professionals alike.
The final 100 meters determined the outcome of the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies as Daiwa Major-sired Ascoli Piceno remained unbeaten in three career starts.
A man of enormous political force, Daisaku Ikeda expanded Soka Gakkai globally and created a political party that has strongly influenced Japan's China policy.
Namur, ridden by a replacement jockey, earns her first Grade 1 victory in eight tries in the 40th running of the Mile Championship, winning by a...
Despite receiving global acclaim, the artist Munakata Shiko was unassuming — always receding behind his masterpieces. Because to him, making art was everything.
Shino takes on Takano's passion as the families of Japan's small business founders come together in Chapter 36 of Shin Ushijima's novel, Minority Shareholders.
Finding many contradictions in the stories of the comfort women, Kim Byungheon and colleagues are traversing South Korea to correct the historical record.
"More than ever we must work together with the international community to face today's challenges," said PM Kishida at the World War II remembrance ceremony.
The sex abuse scandal calls for serious soul-searching — not only by Johnny's agency but also by the Japanese entertainment industry, media, and government.