Blessed Maria Tanaka, also known as Mary Tanaka, was a Japanese Christian martyr who lived during the early 17th century.

I’m on the Nozomi service, which starts in Tokyo and speeds south-west through Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and all the way down ...

Legendary director Koichi Sakamoto, known for his years of work on the Power Rangers, Ultraman, and Kamen Rider franchises, ...

A Japanese artist has announced plans to present the history of Japan's "hidden Christians" to younger generations through ...

EXCLUSIVE: Remow is set to release Shogun’s Ninja, From Power Rangers and Kamen Rider director Koichi Sakamoto, on March 28 ...

On the eve of leaving the city for good, an English art dealer found himself captivated by a 17th-century apartment.

Spring is a time for renewal, and not only in nature. Fresh new exhibitions are opening at museums around the world, with an ...

Here's how natural indigo is still grown and fermented in Japan, despite the fashion industry's dependence on synthetic dyes.

In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...

At TEFAF Maastricht 2025, Old Masters meet Minimalism, and medieval armor stands alongside Warhol and Art Deco. See highlights here.

A research team in Japan has warned that unreleased stress ... A previous massive quake is believed to have occurred near the zone in the 17th century. The government's earthquake panel has ...

The wildfire engulfed about 2,900 hectares — around half the size of Manhattan — making it Japan's largest in more than 50 years. It surpassed the 2,700 hectares consumed by a 1975 fire in ...