If there is one type of historical warrior that has reached mythical dimensions, it is the Japanese one. The figure of the ...

Spread the loveIntroduction Ashikaga, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is a city that beautifully encapsulates Japan’s natural ...

Kanjuro, a broken and traumatized man, lived his life as Orochi's puppet, seeking the perfect stage for his death. How did he ...

Whether riding on horseback or flying through the air on a wooden glider like some 1800s Batman, Rise of the Ronin's ...

The plight of threatened species can help us understand – and respond to – the endangerment of local ideas and practices ...

The highly acclaimed series “Shogun” has been nominated in four categories of the 82nd Golden Globes, including for best ...

Hori Garden in Shimane Prefecture's Tsuwano Town is adjacent to the mansion of the Hori family, who were entrusted with the ...

It's not often that an adult animated series becomes a must-watch, but here are the best 10 shows to check out from 2023 to ...

By Linda Bordoni In a discourse to members of the “Hidden Christians Research Association” on Saturday, Pope Francis praised their dedication to ensuring Christian historical sites in Japan remain a ...

Yamamoto Tsunetomo was born 11 June 1659 to Yamamoto Jin'emon, then aged 71, and a woman whose maiden name was Maeda. He was the last born to the family, and regarded by his father as a superfluous ...

They closed in 1989. During the Edo period, from 1600 to 1868, the mines supplied gold currency to the ruling Tokugawa Shogunate. Today, the site has been developed as a tourist facility and ...

They closed in 1989. During the Edo period, from 1600 to 1868, the mines supplied gold currency to the ruling Tokugawa ...