Bowing is an ancient custom in Japan, considered a sign of respect. The common practice has deep roots in Japanese culture, ...

On Tuesday, Sanae Takaichi, 64, won election as Japan’s prime minister, the first woman to do so in the nation’s history.

A mitochondrial DNA study points to at least two waves of migration linking the Americas, China, and Japan- one during the ...

Japan's railways are a fascinating blend of history and modernity, with many routes having historical significance ...

Miyamoto Musashi’s duels made him a legend. His writings made him immortal. Here’s what history can (and can't) confirm about ...

About a century ago, numerous cultural relics from Turpan -- a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road -- were taken overseas ...

A ryokan and inn operator has unveiled an ambitious plan to attract visitors to a sprawling complex in the ancient capital of Nara that people wanted to avoid at all costs a century ago.

Napoleon: Napoleon Bonaparte was a French general who, after rising to power during the French Revolution, carried out a ...

The tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, one of the largest in southern Egypt's Valley of the Kings and Queens, was officially ...

Stacker compiled a list of the top 30 city destinations in the world based on international flight arrivals, using 2024 data ...