The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...

Another Jewish community was established in the port of Nagasaki. In fairly short order, the Russo-Japanese War and the Great ...

Record numbers of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators are seeking ways to ease tensions and promote harmony.

The well-developed academy system provided Jiangxi with a significant educational advantage, producing many Jinshi scholars ...