Hidden beneath the waters surrounding Japan’s Yonaguni island are the towering ... he became more convinced that they were part of an ancient town. He, and others, posited that they may have ...

The Earth's surface is constantly reshaped by the movement of tectonic plates, which make up the continental crust on which ...

Their discoveries, half a century ago on March 21, sparked a boom in studies of ancient Japanese history. Among the best-known pictures is one of noblewomen called “Asuka Beauties.” ...

Sushi, a dish that has become synonymous with Japanese cuisine, has a rich and complex history that reflects the cultural evolution of Japan itself. From its humble beginnings as a method of ...

The ancient Japanese were fortunate. They could “leave the world.” We can, too, and some of us do, but it’s seen as defeat rather than victory; aberration, not religious awakening.

The powerful 12,000-year-old art of Taiko drumming has been used in worship and battle throughout Japanese history. In this episode, visually-impaired content maker Lucy Edwards learns about the ...

Japanese Art History à la Takashi Murakami” at Gagosian’s Mayfair branch in London showcases the Japanese polymathic artist in remix mode as he updates important pieces from his country’s artistic ...

The best places to visit and things to do in Nara, Japan, include feeding friendly deer, exploring ancient temples, and ...

The King of Na gold seal, a national treasure Japanese schoolchildren learn about from history textbooks ... the team kept experimenting with ancient techniques, including a lost wax process.

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 ... or grand ...