Sado Island Gold Mines produced half of Japan's gold in the Edo period, supporting the Tokugawa Shogunate that united Japan and catching the eye of Europeans.
Nakayama and Takahashi spent weeks driving from town to town in Japan, cataloging its Asian monuments that are virtually unknown to the rest of the world.
Ken Watanabe appeared on his daughter's YouTube channel for the first time and what he did might surprise (and delight) you.
Tens of thousands of people in at least nine prefectures were asked to evacuate due to threat of flooding, mudslides and infrastructure damage.
Often described as open-air baths, they include a little adventure ー with views of the ocean, river, or mountains, under the blue sky or bright stars.
But why did Kohfukuji select Hakkaisan? “We were fascinated by the spiritual features and culture of the land there,” said Myoshun Tsuji, of Kohfukuji Temple.
Record breaking snowfall has hit several parts of northern Japan since December 15, and is wreaking havoc on transportation and daily life in the affected...
Poor yield in tree nuts across the country drives hungry bears to venture into communities to look for food, encountering people and causing incidents. ...
In July I attended the funeral of my granduncle who passed away at the ripe old age of 95. He was the sixth of seven...
From as early as page one, the reader can see that Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter is a genuine attempt by its French...
When searching for Japanese-style clothes, many newcomers are at a loss of where to start. Kimono, while luxurious, can be a bit pricey. While perhaps...
Did you know that there are two types of ancient cloth still being woven just as they have been since the prehistoric (c. 14,000-300 BCE)...
