The ancient capital of Heijokyo was apparently hit by a smallpox outbreak in the Nara Period (710-784). Residents thought the disease was brought by “oni” demons and tried to fight the ...

Over 100 House Democrats pushed President Joe Biden on Sunday to direct the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to certify and publish the amendment despite the missed deadline.

The site, which dates to the early Nara Period (710-784), is slated for construction of an apartment complex. Prince Toneri is known for compiling “Nihon Shoki” (The Chronicles of Japan ...

Natto, a Japanese breakfast favorite made with fermented soybeans, has a fascinating history marked by several origin stories ...

They first appeared during the Nara period (710-794 AD) when the city served as the capital of Japan. Since then, their presence has been deeply intertwined with the city’s development and culture.

woodblock print, from the series Collected Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen), signed Hasui, sealed Kawase, publisher's mark (Hotei 'D', circa 1929-42) to lower right ...