A new exhibition dedicated to Hiroshige at the British Museum introduces visitors to the full depth and complexity of his ...

The mystery of Japan's mummified "rainbow dragon" was recently solved by researchers. The skeleton dates back to the 11th or 12th century and was found in Nara.

Egyptian archaeologists have discovered tombs dating back to the New Kingdom period from 1550–1070 B.C. They identified the ...

When she first visited the bucolic Paris home, it was like discovering a magical overgrown garden. That also made it ...

Beneath the emotions of loss and reverence, and with a new pope in place, Rome continues its spiritual, cultural and ...

But one of them fell into disrepair after 55 years and was demolished. The Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo was built in 1970 ...

Patina, in Osaka, Japan, opened on May 1 across from Osaka Castle and Naniwanomiya Park. T+L was among the first to check in.

A stunning new genetic study is shaking up everything we thought we knew about Japan’s origins.

Her father, a Japanese peer, while a student in London ... medals, tablets, weapons, furniture, and implements. Among the portraits are reproductions of Stuart's paintings of George Washington ...

the national treasure at the popular tourist spot Todai-ji Temple in the ancient Japanese capital of Nara. Up close, its imposing presence is overwhelming. Featured on city promotional posters ...

A total of six performers, two each representing the Buddhas Dainichi Nyorai, Shaka Nyorai and Amida Nyorai, showcased their dances to the accompaniment of "gagaku" ancient Japanese court music.

Abstract: History is a compulsory but difficult subject for students in Japan. The conventional education methods based on descriptions in textbooks have not been effective enough for students to ...