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

Sekko Tanaka worships the Buddha statue, which was stolen from Kannonji temple in Japan, at Buseoksa Temple in South Korea on Jan. 24. The Yomiuri Shimbun 2:00 JST, February 1, 2025 TSUSHIMA, Nagasaki ...

The Japanese government has recommended ancient capitals located in current-day Nara Prefecture as candidates for UNESCO's World Heritage list to be inscribed in 2026. The government is seeking the ...

It's called Malo kingi, aka the "common kingslayer," a jellyfish that's one of the most venomous animals on the planet. It is ...

I got to know Kasun De Silva or rather was privileged to see amazing landscapes, archaeological sites and human-scapes a few ...

Researchers have uncovered evidence of previously undocumented ancient megaquakes whose characteristics are now being used to help Japan prepare for the next devastating seismic event. “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 ...

2023.100091) on June 30. Geological formations were traditionally examined for traces of volcanic ash and other substances spewed from past eruptions of Japan’s highest peak, enabling the latest ...