It is one of the "Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara" for which Japan is seeking a UNESCO World Heritage listing. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government recommended on Tuesday ...

Inarguably the most important of Japanese clothing brands in this (and probably the next ... The spinning and dyeing of Visvim garments are thus an homage to ancient South American technique, but ...

In India and Japan, it transcended utility and became an art form, with complex designs serving both practical and aesthetic purposes. This article unlocks the secrets of ancient locks from these ...

MAEBASHI--Archaeologists uncovered an estimated 100,000 ancient coins ... was near large residences of important people in medieval Japan, the coins were likely hastily buried, perhaps for ...

“Au Fil de L’Or” — in English, “Golden Thread” — is to retrace the art of incorporating gold into women’s ceremonial clothing ...

Devotees visiting Mumbai’s famous Siddhivinayak Temple will no longer be allowed to enter the temple wearing ripped jeans, ...

The Japanese government decided on January 28 to recommend archaeological sites in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, to be considered for registration as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The sites include ...

The enigmatic Indus Valley civilization left behind a script that today's historians haven't yet deciphered. While amateur theories abound, scholars are increasingly relying on computer science to ...

Japanese clothing company UNIQLO, known for its quality casual fashion, has put up a page showing new shirts stamped with sketches of different Pokémon, with the shirts being released in both mens and ...

The Japanese tech industry has an enshrined position in the hearts and minds of people worldwide, and its track record of ...

2023.100091) on June 30. Geological formations were traditionally examined for traces of volcanic ash and other substances spewed from past eruptions of Japan’s highest peak, enabling the latest ...

From the man-eating Yamata no Orochi to slithering gods, snakes have been a part of Japan’s culture and belief system since ancient times. An expert on Japanese mythology looks at how serpents ...