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Beneath the cherry blossoms of Hiroshima, memories of devastation linger — but so does hope. This exclusive extract from Six Minutes to Winter, Mark Lynas’s urgent new book on the threat of nuclear ...
While planning a nine-day trip to Japan with her family earlier this spring, Lindsey Scrase was anxious to avoid the stress ...
The art of Japan’s Edo period is undeniably beautiful, influencing creators across the centuries. Japanese artist Katsushika ...
I love this gorgeous woodblock print from Hasui Kawase, View of Azalea Garden from Mt. Fuji. Hasui was a significant ...
A new exhibition dedicated to Hiroshige at the British Museum introduces visitors to the full depth and complexity of his ...
The true story of how a rainstorm at a U.S. Marine encampment led to a deadly conflagration.
Local residents in Japan have been left fuming after a bridge, dubbed “Mount Fuji dream bridge”, has become a mecca for ...
Locals living near the ‘Mount Fuji dream bridge’ complain about illegal parking and excessive noise from tourists.
Residents are up in arms about disruptions caused by visitors looking to get the shot of a lifetime. Read more at ...
A local government's decision to promote a bridge as the perfect spot for an Instagrammable shot of Mt. Fuji has backfired, with residents up in arms about disruptions caused by people looking to get ...
In a Kyodo News survey of 41 senior women, including CEOs and auditors at major firms, 73 percent said a shift in how top ...