The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of ...

More than two dozen people were killed by tornadoes across Missouri, Kentucky, and Virginia over the weekend—but come Monday, ...

The institute was shuttered without the authorization or consultation of Congress, “rushed through action” with “blunt force, ...

If you're willing to veer off more well-trodden tracks, you'll be rewarded with ancient hot springs, volcanic mountains and ...

Then on the opposite side, a judo instructor standing at 5 feet, 10 inches tall in a blue gi uniform with a black and red ...

Thankfully, it’s quite easy to be jovial because, for the most part, people at Suối Tiên are in good spirits. Security guards ...

Japanese Tattoos: History, Culture, Design by Brian Ashcraft and Hori Benny Tuttle Publishing 2016, 160 pages, 7.5 x 10 x 0.7 ...

From the Archives brings back story of Isamu Taniguchi, who built the Japanese Garden in Zilker Park after being interred in ...

On this Memorial Day, we turn to the life and legacy of Yukio Kawamoto. The Japanese-American World War II veteran served his country under almost unthinkable circumstances and then spent a lifetime ...

Ebisuya Japanese Market in Medford is closing on May 31 after 15 years in business. Owner Kevin Hiromoto hopes to open another store in a nearby city, but without the market aspect. The market's ...

Travel Insurance: The Foremost Safety Measure for Peace of Mind Close to 90% of Japanese travellers planning a trip in 2025 say they will purchase travel insurance, reflecting strong concerns about ...

Nihon Hidankyo, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, was named winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Oct. 11. “This ...