But there they are, and approaching fast: the Japan Meteorological Corporation ... blooming a few weeks later than usual. So far for Tokyo, the cherry blossoms are predicted to start flowering ...

I spent 20 years overseas introducing the beauty of Japan’s artisanal culture to people,” Ishii says. “I re-recognized that ...

Daido Moriyama's work is now on display at the Photographers' Gallery, but did you know that he frequently just uses compact ...

Tokyo (AFP) – The mayors of Hiroshima and ... The United States dropped an atomic bomb on each Japanese city on August 6 and 9, 1945 -- the only times nuclear weapons have been used in warfare.

The United States dropped an atomic bomb on each Japanese city on August 6 and 9 ... Britain and others snubbed the ceremony in protest and attended a smaller memorial event in Tokyo instead. Last ...

The United States dropped an atomic bomb on each Japanese city on August 6 and 9 ... in protest and attended a smaller memorial event in Tokyo instead. Last year's Nobel Peace Prize was awarded ...

“Umami” refers to a savoury taste that adds depth and richness to food. In Japan, whether at street food stalls or in fine restaurants, the umami flavour is always present. Over the years, the ...

Smoking outdoors remains allowed in some Tokyo districts. Japan's central and local governments earn a yearly total of around two trillion yen ($13 billion) in cigarette tax revenue. The national ...

Suntory Hall, founded in the autumn of 1986, was Tokyo’s first venue for live classical concerts ... After being briefly called the Japan Symphony Orchestra, it was renamed the NHK Symphony Orchestra ...

At least 50 companies, including Toyota Motor Corp, East Japan Railway Co, Shiseido Co, and Nippon Life Insurance, have now suspended advertising on the broadcaster. Tokyo Broadcasting System ...

(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako ... the fierce fighting in the closing stages of World War II 80 years ago, a source close to the matter said Wednesday.