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.

F ollowing the revocation of Japan Heritage status for the “Ancient Capital of Western Japan,” which includes Dazaifu ...

Italian President Sergio Mattarella will visit Japan from March 3 to 7 to meet with Emperor Naruhito and hold talks with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the Japanese government said Tuesday. During his ...

The urban centers of Japan have long been a draw to tourists worldwide, and for good reason. From the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo, to the port city of Osaka, to the ancient capital of Kyoto ...

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

The scenic ancient capital of Japan is considering the nation’s first dual-pricing system on buses in a bid to tackle a booming influx of foreign visitors. Kyoto, long famed for its centuries ...

KYOTO--A worker at an organization for preserving cultural property accidentally crashed his car on Oct. 17 into "Japan’s oldest ... But the ancient latrines were undisturbed and the entrance ...

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 ...