MITO, Ibaraki Prefecture--Chinese spy balloons are not the first mysterious, alien vessels Japan has encountered over the ages. A new exhibition is casting the spotlight on what some call Japan ...

Between the Edo Period (1603-1867) and the turn of the 20th century, those seeking adventure and the chance to strike it rich sailed between Osaka and Hokkaido in the ships.

The year 1603 marked the beginning of the Tokugawa Era in Japan, also known as the Edo Period. The era began as Japan secluded itself for over two centuries, becoming a mystery. Yet during this ...