A U.S. researcher of Japanese literature has published two books of “waka” poems composed by the emperor and empress of the ...

Jan. 7 (UPI) --A formal ceremony heralded the start of the Japan's sumo wrestling season at the Meiji Jingu shrine on Tuesday, two months after a U.S. man was arrested for desecrating it.

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

The number of suicides among school children in Japan reached a record high in 2024, marking the highest figure since ...

Drums thundered and priests chanted as sumo's newest grand champion strode onto the public stage Friday in a ceremony to mark ...

Mongolian-born Hoshoryu became the 74th yokozuna, or grand champion, in sumo history this week after winning the second tournament of his career ...

Japan a land where ancient traditions coexist seamlessly with cutting-edge modernity has become one of the most intriguing ...

Otaru, a northern Japanese city in Hokkaido, has deployed security guards to address repeated instances of unruly behaviour ...

From futuristic architecture to a booming food scene to ancient rituals, there are many a reason why Tokyo must be next on ...

The bad manners of some tourists, including behaviors such as littering, drinking on the street, and cutting in line, was ...