In total, 31 Japanese swords of various styles line an exhibition room at the museum. Some of them are as valuable as government-designated important cultural properties, officials said.

The Art of Hand-Forging: A Tradition of Mastery Crafting a hand-forged katana requires skill and dedication that span centuries. Master swordsmiths utilize traditional Japanese techniques passed down ...

According to Tokyo Shoko Research, around 15,000 people opted for early retirement across Japan in 2021. In 2020, the figure came to 18,635. It was the first time since 2002 and 2003 for more than ...

Asian stocks rose in early trade, with caution remaining over a global rebound after President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombia for impeding his immigration goals.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are planning to make an official weeklong visit to Mongolia in early July, government sources said Thursday ... and laid flowers at a monument near Ulaanbaatar ...

TOKYO -- Japan will lead the design of the airframe of a next-generation fighter jet being developed with the U.K. and Italy, contributing know-how in composite materials to help improve stealth ...

(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are planning to make an official weeklong visit to Mongolia in early July ... near Ulaanbaatar honoring Japanese who died during ...

Investigating from the names on the tombstones, the book records personal stories of select early residents and travelers who died in Hong Kong. One of the oldest on the record of burial is a ...

“Paradise” made a surprise early debut across Hulu and Disney+. The first episode of Dan Fogelman’s new drama series starring Sterling K. Brown began streaming Sunday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. PT ...

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