The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

Usvatte-aratchi Two thoughtful short essays on schools and education appeared in The Island newspaper on January 20th and 21st. The first was written by Lokubandara Tillakaratne, and the second by ...

The joys and struggles of the bygone days of the Westside’s Japanese plantation workers are celebrated with a new five-song ...

Sports have always played an integral role in human civilization, uniting communities and fostering a spirit of competition, teamwork, and excellence. From local pastimes to international sensations, ...

Japan has unveiled what’s being described as the world’s first solar super-panel. The country is reportedly going to develop the technology until the equivalent power of 20 nuclear reactors is being ...

Team Ninja has announced that Rise of the Ronin is coming to PC very soon, but it's not the only open-world samurai game set for release.

PARIS (AP) — Fire engulfed the town hall of Paris’ 12th district early Monday, causing no casualties but severely damaging the bell tower of the 19th century building. Paris police prefect ...

United States - January 23, 2025 The watercolours of Afro-Peruvian artist Pancho Fierro, known for vividly depicting 19th century Creole ... also prove popular Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts ...

The barracks is World Heritage Listed for its convict history, but is equally important for the story of 19th century Australian immigration. After the end of convict transportation to New South ...

Analysis of dried plant remains from a 19th-century Australian colonial institution reveals the consumption of various foods not listed in official records, suggesting secretive snacking by residents.

(Mainichi/Kazuhito Ito) FUKUOKA -- Remnants discovered of a train station built in the late 19th century in the southwest Japan city of Kitakyushu, originally slated to be preserved or moved ...