Let's take a tour of Edo, Japan's capital (now Tokyo) during the Tokugawa Period.

The Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs is a full circle moment for Japanese baseball.

Spring is a time for renewal, and not only in nature. Fresh new exhibitions are opening at museums around the world, with an ...

When there were tight restrictions on entering or leaving Japan during most of the Edo period (1603–1868), Nagasaki was the only way in for European goods and ideas. In 1636, the Tokugawa ...

The tale of a band of samurai who, after their master dies, take an oath to seek vengeance is an important story that offers ...

To be a samurai meant position and prestige, but it could all be taken away in an instant, plunging the once-proud warrior ...

In the years following the end of the Edo period in 1868, rapid development had led many in Japan to fear that the nation was losing its identity. In turn, the philosophy of wakon yosai (Japanese ...

Beniko’s photos taken in Japanese red-light districts focus on the buildings and rooms usually hidden from view. Read more at ...

Whether you’re drawn to naval history or local townscapes, Kure in Hiroshima offers a memorable blend of culture, history, ...

In Japan, the tradition of cherry blossom-viewing, known as hanami, holds a special place in people's hearts. This cultural ...