The city of Hiroshima is best known among overseas visitors as the site of the world’s first atomic bombing. The city’s association with nuclear weapons has been underscored by the recent Nobel Peace ...

One of the gifts from U.S. Commodore Matthew C. Perry (1794-1858)--who visited Japan in the so-called Black Ships in ...

The Emperor reveals his identity to you shortly after he’s attacked inside the artifact. You’ll have to protect him and his prisoner. How you react to the reveal of his identity may vary ...

A formal ceremony heralded the start of the Japan's sumo wrestling season at the Meiji Jingu shrine on Tuesday, two months after a U.S. man was arrested for desecrating it. Japanese grand sumo ...

Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine and located in a forested area in the heart of Tokyo. The shrine was established in 1920 to commemorate Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who are considered the ...

Explore the rise of cults in Japan, their history, beliefs, controversies and influence on society, politics and religion.

People receive Japanese sake to celebrate the change of an era at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo as Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne (Photo: Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty ...

Emperor Naruhito offered greetings Thursday in his New Year's address, expressing hope for a peaceful year while voicing concern for people affected by natural disasters. Accompanied by his wife ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted New Year’s well-wishers who gathered at the Imperial ...