Denied access to a major source of protein, Japanese people could not grow to their physical potential. In the Edo Period (1603-1867), the average height for men was estimated at 157 cm.

T he year 1603 marked the beginning of the Tokugawa Era in Japan, also known as the Edo Period. The era began as Japan secluded itself for over two centuries, becoming a mystery. Yet during this ...

TSUYAMA, Okayama Prefecture--It might not be to everyone’s taste but chocolate based on a recipe from the Edo Period (1603-1867) is now on sale in Japan. The brainchild of an enterprising ...

Each temple visit serves as a gateway to Buddhist wisdom, fostering serenity and introspection amidst Japan's most peaceful ...

Japanese paper cutting art, or kirigami, is a traditional craft that involves cutting and folding paper to create beautiful ...

They were created following the Meiji restoration of 1868, often with borders matching the provinces that existed up through the Edo period (1603–1868). The standard order used in Japanese to ...

TACOMA, Wash. — When the Tacoma Art Museum needed someone to guest curate "Echoes of the Floating World," an exhibition about ...