The sword was pulled from the attic decades ago, but a recent ceremonial cleaning revealed it was a priceless heirloom from the 12th century.

The shrine is seen by Beijing and Seoul as a symbol of Japan's past military aggression because it includes 14 Japanese wartime leaders convicted as war criminals by an Allied tribunal among the 2 ...

Japan's Supreme Court delivered the final decision earlier in the day on a request filed in 2013 by 27 family members seeking to eliminate their relatives' names from Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine.

This sculpture of Nyoirin Kannon (Cintramanicakra), a manifestation of Kannon Bosatsu (the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara), enchants with the grace and refinement of its poise and gestures. A ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday ...

Over 800 years ago, Kamakura flourished as Japan’s shogunal capital ... guardian deity from nearby Yuigahama, relocating its shrine alongside his residence to legitimize Minamoto rule.

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck southwest Japan on Monday, the country's Meteorological Agency has said. The earthquake hit at 9.19 pm local time (3:19 pm CET), it added. Tsunami warnings were ...

A strong earthquake rattled southern Japan on Monday, the United States Geological Survey is reporting. The notable quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, the USGS said and was recorded ...

Generally, in Japan, sakura trees bloom starting in late March ... If you missed the main season by a few days, you should definitely stop at Heian Shrine. Visit Arashiyam, a charming and busy ...

Heian Jingu Shrine was built in 1895 in an area loved by influential cultural and literary ... The ancient temple is a World Heritage Site symbolic of Japan Kiyomizu-dera, known for its Kiyomizu Stage ...

Japan in the last week of December experienced the biggest influenza outbreak since comparable data became available 25 years ago, health authorities said Thursday. The latest health ministry ...

The festival is dedicated to young girls, and the centerpiece of the celebration is the display of hina dolls, which represent the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians of the Heian period ...