Colette Decides to Die is a modern Hakusensha gem newly printed in English thanks to VIZ Media's Shojo Beat imprint.

There has been an unprecedented boom in the popularity of Japanese castles. According to the Japan Castle Foundation, which ...

Why did Kyoto’s founders choose this specific location? From natural defenses provided by surrounding hills to the strategic ...

The operator of the Imperial Hotel chain announced it will open a luxury hotel under the same name in Kyoto in spring 2026 by renovating a historic landmark in the ancient city's Gion traditional ...

Imperial family members are paying visits to ... Princess Yuriko’s granddaughter, Princess Akiko, returned to Japan from Britain on Saturday morning after having been informed of her condition ...

Renovation of the new residence for Emperor Naruhito and his family, the former Fukiage Sento Palace on the Imperial Palace grounds, has been completed and is ready for a September move-in date.

Oita, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the 43rd national marine convention, held in the southwestern city of Oita, the capital of the namesake prefecture ...

Japan's Imperial Household Agency says 101-year-old Princess Mikasa, whose given name is Yuriko, is in deteriorating condition with declining organ functions. The princess is the widow of Prince ...

Operating under the official title of "The Palace Museum," the Forbidden City (also known as the Imperial Palace) has been a place of wonder and mystery for more than 500 years. This massive ...

The best way to get around Kyoto is by bus and on foot. The abundance of English-language signs and announcements make Kyoto's bus systems easy for visitors to navigate. But all those bus fares ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the 43rd national marine convention held in the city of Oita on Sunday morning. While showing concern over the impact of climate change and marine ...

Explore the wonderfully atmospheric Gion district at night Gain a deeper understanding of Japan’s culture and traditions from ... Enjoy the intimacy of a small group tour (no more than 9 people) Kyoto ...