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The Japanese government has recommended ancient capitals located in current-day Nara Prefecture as candidates for UNESCO's World Heritage list to be inscribed in 2026. The government is seeking the ...

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 rank. Mongolian-born ...

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 ...

Save for the “doctor is ready now”, do any four words inspire more trepidation—and less excitement—than “cocktail attire for men ... look—ill-fitting clothing, overly casual ...

Japan’s rapidly dwindling imperial family currently has only 16 members, including four men. The youngest male member of the imperial family, Prince Hisahito, is currently the last heir apparent, ...

In India and Japan, it transcended utility and became an art form, with complex designs serving both practical and aesthetic purposes. This article unlocks the secrets of ancient locks from these ...

The Japanese government decided on January 28 to recommend archaeological sites in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, to be considered for registration as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The sites include ...

Many international tourists choose this period to visit Japan and marvel at the spectacular beauty of the spring cherry blossoms competing in splendor. We've invited Ms. Mentaiko, a local, to share ...