Now, the figurine has been shown to the public for the very first time, and it’s being called the discovery of the century.

When exploring Kyoto, head to an iconic neighborhood in the heart of the city, boasting iconic art museums and a Shinto ...

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built ...

ISTANBUL. Japan saw a record low fertility rate last year, dropping to 1.15, down 0.05 points from 2023, government data showed, as the number of babies born has fallen for nine consecutive years ...

A 14th-century Buddhist statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva was stolen from Japan’s Kannonji temple in 2012. File picture: Kyodo News/AP ...

A 14th-century Buddhist statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, stolen from Japan's Kannonji temple in 2012, sits at Buseok Temple in Seosan, South Korea, Monday, May 5, 2025.

Republic Day 2025 tableaux: Cheetahs from Kuno, Statue of Unity, Mahakumbh, and more decorate Kartavya Path The nation showcased its military prowess and rich cultural heritage and displayed a ...

Dedicated to Benzaiten, one of the Seven Gods of Luck, this shrine houses a statue of the goddess in its main hall. Just in front of the hall, you’ll see a small statue of a snake with a man’s head.

Joining Japan in the league of leading penis legends is South Korea. Haesindang Park, also known as Penis Park, was built around a story featuring that most appropriate of protagonists: a virgin.

As early as September 29, 2020, Japanese Cabinet secretary and government spokesperson Kato Katsunobu announced plans to pursue the statue’s removal. Allegedly, Japan’s then-Foreign Minister ...

Listen to this article As Japan’s fertility rate continues to reach new lows — with a total fertility rate of 1.2 in 2023 — the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun to subsidise elective egg ...