Ranging in shape, color and expression, this body of work is anchored by Iwamura’s signature use of texture and material. The raked surfaces of the hand-sculpted forms echo those of Zen gardens and ...

In hotspots like Kyoto you sometimes have to queue for the queues, but escaping the country’s overtourism problem couldn’t be simpler ...

Tokyo (AFP) – Drums thundered and priests chanted as sumo's newest grand champion strode onto the public stage Friday in a ceremony to mark his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's highest ...

Drums thundered and priests chanted as sumo's newest yokozuna strode onto the public stage Friday in a ceremony to mark his promotion to the ancient sport's highest rank. Mongolian-born Hoshoryu ...

A tiny head carved from mammoth ivory looks back at us from the Stone Age. This sculpture, discovered at the archaeological ...

Researchers have uncovered evidence of previously undocumented ancient megaquakes whose characteristics are now being used to help Japan prepare for the next devastating seismic event. “Our ...

This is believed to be the first ... Discovery of 'Punk' and 'Emo' Fossils Challenges Our Understanding of Ancient Molluscs Jan. 8, 2025 — Researchers have unearthed two fossils, named Punk and ...

R.Park, A.R.Allen, C.B.Brown, R.Chahayed, O.Fedi, P.M.Lawrence II, Bruno Mars, T.M.Thomas, H.R.Walter, M.D.Chapman, N.Chinn Bruno Mars, Cirkut, O.Fedi, R.Chahayed ...

2023.100091) on June 30. Geological formations were traditionally examined for traces of volcanic ash and other substances spewed from past eruptions of Japan’s highest peak, enabling the latest ...

Ancient Egyptian person: Well it’s not! We need to know exactly when the river will flood, so that we plant our crops at the right time. That way, we can take advantage of all the nutrients left ...

At the heart of Restaurant IMAMURA lies a dedication to the ancient Japanese culinary principle of Gomi (the five tastes—sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami), Gokan (the five senses—sight, smell, ...