While Mie may not have the name recognition abroad of its famous neighbors, Osaka and Kyoto, the prefecture boasts plenty of ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Out-of-towners and overseas visitors to Himeji Castle will be charged more than double what residents here pay to visit the World Heritage site from next year.

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the Japan Pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition in ...

Experience the architectural diversity of Osaka, featuring iconic structures by renowned Japanese and international architects.

Based on the long-running manga penned by Makoto Yukimura of Planetes fame, Vinland Saga is a Norse tale told through a humanist lens. It follows Thorfinn, an Icelandic boy living in the early ...

From April to October 2025, the Osaka Expo will take center stage. The Italian pavilion will focus on art, innovation and ...

A hood-like garment protects its head in case it hits the interior of the “zushi” miniature shrine. A statue of Gokoshiyui Amida Nyorai is on show at Jizoin temple in Kita Ward. Nicknamed ...

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Maruyama Park sits to the east of Yasaka Shrine. The interior of the park spreads out across gently rolling hills and comes complete with a walking path around a lake. Known as a popular spot for ...