Samurai armor gifted to Malta in 19th century back for repairs
November 20, 2023
Ukrainian singer gets half her wish in performing an opera in Tokyo
November 16, 2023
Orange ‘curtains’ in Wakayama as persimmons dry in the sun
November 12, 2023
Same woman dances her way through Osaka’s Bon odori events
November 12, 2023
Aerosmith rocks with ‘taiyaki’ chain for special sales of the cakes
November 10, 2023
Science museum in dire straits crowdfunds 900 million yen
November 7, 2023
Kurokawa’s Capsule Tower vision realized a half century later
November 4, 2023
Imperial artifact museum partly reopens after renovations
November 3, 2023
Hidden gems lurk among the million books at Kanda festival
November 2, 2023
Artisan to offer cloisonne ware workshop to pass down tradition
October 31, 2023
Beloved literary ‘Hilltop Hotel’ in Tokyo to close for the time being
October 31, 2023
Teen go champ Nakamura eager to improve her game in S. Korea
October 30, 2023
Hosokawa’s dragon art on show at Kyoto’s Ryoanji temple
October 30, 2023
‘Yellowtail Mansion’ listed as important cultural property
October 27, 2023
‘Nagashi somen’ flows for 4 km on Oita mountain, sets world record
October 23, 2023
Spain’s royals honor Asturias prize winners, including Haruki Murakami
October 21, 2023
Shochu from Miyazaki wins top prize in French contest
October 20, 2023
Kyushu city aims to use unique fashion tradition as tourism draw
October 17, 2023
Gods rejoice when shrines break in Nada fighting festival
October 16, 2023
Architect opens his dream cafe with 300 live butterflies inside
October 13, 2023
‘Harry Potter’ studio tour offers filmmaking tips for students
October 12, 2023
Pro league sheds negative image of mah-jongg as gambler’s game
October 10, 2023
Shrine-colliding festival provides a smashing time in Matsuyama
October 9, 2023
Niigata promotes its rice heritage with massive straw sculptures
October 9, 2023
In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition
October 5, 2023
Murakami hosts ghost story event ahead of Nobel announcements
September 30, 2023
Hobby shop chain to open world-class store in Shizuoka
September 27, 2023
Female pro who created ‘Dobutsu Shogi’ retires from competition
September 27, 2023
Uniqlo launches new line by royal wedding dress designer Keller
September 22, 2023
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September 20, 2023