This ancient tree provided the wood for the first ship to reach Laugh Tale, the Oro Jackson, but its significance may go far ...

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ODAKA, Japan >> Every year when winter finally loosens its grip on northern Japan, Tomoko Kobayashi begins what has become an annual rite for her and a small band of collaborators. They head out with ...

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Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four national parks represent different worlds of natural beauty, biological ...

En Iwamura's playful, wistful sculptures reference the historical nature of masks while reflecting their role in our ...

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 ...

Visiting a foreign country doesn’t always end in postcard-perfect memories, but a trip to Japan sure does ... these are three names worth remembering. Boasting more than 30 properties across ...

TOKYO, Jan 31, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Takeda Pharmaceuticals has named Julie Kim as the first woman to lead the 244-year-old Japanese drugmaker, a rarity in senior management in the world's fourth-largest ...

To ensure the finest quality, a selection of specialty ingredients are flown in fresh from Japan before they’re skillfully prepared into nothing short of edible masterpieces. Order up their ...

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 ...

Takeda Pharmaceuticals has named Julie Kim as the first woman to lead the 244-year-old Japanese drugmaker, a rarity in senior management in the world’s fourth-largest economy. Kim, a US citizen ...