Japan’s reverence for impermanence reveals a profound connection between beauty and loss, from poetic musings to spiritual ...

Japan’s ancient temples stand as remarkable testaments ... practice and historical preservation. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, architecture buff, or spiritual seeker, these 15 temples ...

Four Japanese texts have been translated for the first time, and they describe how the samurai carried out ritual samurai beheadings known as Seppuku during the Edo period, which took place from ...

Their discoveries, half a century ago on March 21, sparked a boom in studies of ancient Japanese history. Among the best-known pictures is one of noblewomen called “Asuka Beauties.” ...

Japan’s ancient art of celebrating broken pottery is rooted in an eastern philosophy of life that finds beauty in imperfection. Many believe it can help us accept our flaws and foster a sense of ...

4. The wooden strip was excavated in 2001 from a site thought to be the location of an "Emon-fu" guards' office that was part of the central government in Japan's ancient capital of Fujiwara-kyo.

A Japanese research expedition has discovered an ancient tablet in Turkey dating ... team's research will shed light on the mysterious history of the Hittite kingdom. Noting that much of Hittite ...

The Ama divers of Japan, primarily in Toba and Shima, preserve an ancient tradition of free diving for shellfish and pearls, dating back 3000 years. Around 2,000 divers remain, sustaining their ...