Missing for decades from the Anglophile version of its origin story was another great visual narrative tradition, of the East. By Leonard S. Marcus Leonard S. Marcus is the author of “Pictured ...

Cherry blossom season is in full swing in Washington, D.C., with the trees reaching peak bloom on Friday, according to the National Park Service. Originally a gift from Japan to the United States ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

Myanmar was struck by its biggest earthquake in a century on Friday, collapsing buildings and triggering evacuations in neighbouring Vietnam and Thailand. The quake, which killed several people ...

A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages. By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno Reporting from ...

South Korea and Japan suffered heavy losses during the Jeju Island Raid, with Japan losing 7 S-Rank Hunters. Japan's strategic schemes during the Raid failed when the Ant King appeared and ...

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. Experts recommend sheltering at home and maintaining a two ...

Japanese women report fewer and less severe menopausal symptoms compared to their Western counterparts. This may be due to cultural perceptions viewing menopause as a natural transition, along ...

One of Japan's biggest restaurant chains is closing its outlets for deep cleaning, after two incidents of customers finding pests - including a rat - in their food. Sukiya, known for its beef-on ...