A new exhibition at the National Museum of Asian Art showcases the longtime cultural meaning in the practice of chanoyu ...

Miso soup is a traditional Japanese dish you may have while visiting sushi restaurants and other Japanese restaurants, but ...

Beyond the well-established fame of sushi, ramen, and sashimi, Japan also has a diverse array of popular street foods. Here are 8 of them.

For 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation's most ...

This underrated city was once the capital of Japan in the Middle Ages and is now a beautiful, tourist-friendly hub with ...

The “Masukagami,” a 14th-century historical chronicle, offers a wrenching account of the emperor’s struggle for power — and ...

such as those fashioned by the master swordsmith Masamune during the Kamakura Period (1185-1333). After receiving doctorate from the Muroran Institute of Technology’s graduate school ...

The refractory period refers to the time after having an orgasm during which a person is not sexually responsive. It can last from a few minutes to more than a day. Strategies to improve ...

Photograph by Jon Arnold Images Ltd, Alamy Stock Photo In Kanagawa Prefecture, you can see this Daibutsu or Great Buddha statue when visiting the Kotoku-in temple in Kamakura.

Here’s how to explore the best of Japan’s capital, from summer festivals and less-visited neighborhoods to day trips to World Heritage sites.

While a short period could be an early sign of pregnancy, there are many other possible causes, including lifestyle factors, birth control, or a medical condition. The length of your period can ...