A U.S. researcher of Japanese literature has published two books of “waka” poems composed by the emperor and empress of the ...

About 3,500 people gathered at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Friday to see sumo yokozuna grand champion Hoshoryu perform his ...

Otaru, a northern Japanese city in Hokkaido, has deployed security guards to address repeated instances of unruly behaviour ...

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This article outlines the luxury hotels in Tokyo which offer Club or Executive Lounges to guests. By reviewing each of these ...

The Houston Texans could be on the watch for several players during Thursday’s showdown in Arlington at the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl. Kickoff from Globelife Field is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and will ...

The 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl is today. The oldest college all-star game in the country, dating back to 1925, it showcases some of the best player talent for those preparing for the NFL draft.

Although it really isn't, it's considered a "hidden" spot where about 60 cherry trees bloom. Heian Jingu Shrine was built in 1895 in an area loved by influential cultural and literary figures, ...