Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

T he martial arts sub-genre has been a staple since the 1920s, when films like Orochi and The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple ...

In 2025, let Hiroshima's story of resilience shape your Japan itinerary with this essential guide to the key attractions and ...

Stop by the nearby POJ Studio (Pieces of Japan), for a sublime edit of homewares and a matcha in Maana, the attached boutique ...

Many have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

A member of Japan’s House of Councillors voiced fears the game—in which players could destroy certain items in Japanese ...

The tale of a band of samurai who, after their master dies, take an oath to seek vengeance is an important story that offers ...

Last Samurai Standing centres on 300 samurai warriors who converge at Kyoto’s Tenryuji Temple, lured by the promise of a 100 billion yen prize. The warriors, each given a wooden tag, must collect as ...

What began as a Japanese tradition of appreciating impermanence ... transforming ancient temples and geisha districts into scenes from a watercolor fever dream. Maruyama Park steals the show ...

Japan has long featured on European bucket lists, yet recent tourist restrictions have prompted visitors to look beyond the usual hotspots. And when you do, be sure to venture to the Hokuriku ...

Archaeologists excavating the Karnak temple complex in Luxor, Egypt, were in for a dazzling surprise when they turned up a clutch of gold jewelry and ornaments. The mission was undertaken by the ...