Jan. 7 (UPI) --A formal ceremony heralded the start of the Japan's sumo wrestling season at the Meiji Jingu shrine on Tuesday, two months after a U.S. man was arrested for desecrating it.

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

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

TOKYO, Jan 29 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- The number of suicides among school children in Japan reached a record high in 2024, marking the highest figure since record-keeping began in 1980, Chief ...

Japan a land where ancient traditions coexist seamlessly with cutting-edge modernity has become one of the most intriguing ...

TOKYO - A series of pictogrammes created by the Japan Tourism Agency paints a picture of dos and don'ts to promote better ...

The calendar new year is one of the biggest holidays in Japan, with a large number of people visiting shrines across the country to toss coins in exchange for making wishes. For many this year, the ...

Uncover the hidden gems and must-see landmarks of Tokyo. From historic temples to futuristic skyscrapers, Tokyo has it all.

The Japanese island of Hashima was closed in 1974 and fell into disrepair, but since the 2000s, it has been reborn as a ...

The Sanno Festival, one of the three biggest Japanese festivals, is held in June. Hie Shrine is a prestigious shrine which had received offerings to the god from the imperial family since the Meiji ...