The best places to visit and things to do in Nara, Japan, include feeding friendly deer, exploring ancient temples, and ...

4. The wooden strip was excavated in 2001 from a site thought to be the location of an "Emon-fu" guards' office that was part of the central government in Japan's ancient capital of Fujiwara-kyo.

A 1,200-year-old ancient capital in Japan is having an astonishing revival and being rebuilt after lost remnants were found in rice paddy fields. The stunning Daigokuden Hall of Heijo Palace might ...

T he Agency for Cultural Affairs has revoked the Japan Heritage status of “The Western Capital of Ancient Japan,” a ...

Kyoto, Japan Kyoto was the ancient capital of Japan. Today, Kyoto is known for its traditional wooden houses and temples. The city served as Japan's imperial capital for over 1,000 years ...

Spread the loveIntroduction Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is a city steeped in history and tradition. Known for its ...

Travel journalist Kevin Erickson has curated a list of the must-visit places in Japan that promise a truly unforgettable ...

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 ...

Solemn ceremony marking the occasion was held at the Buddhist "Temple of Pure Water" in the ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto. The hieroglyph "gold" was selected as the symbol of the year through a ...

The shop specializes in kyogashi, a type of wagashi only made in Japan's ancient capital, Kyoto. More from Still Standing Kamayakiyonaga is a confectionery shop in Kyoto, Japan, that has been ...