Joint overnight leader Oho reeled off another high-caliber victory Friday after the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament was rocked ...

Sumo grand champion Terunofuji, currently the only yokozuna, has decided to retire after an injury-plagued career, according ...

Lone yokozuna Terunofuji announced his retirement as the 10-time winner of the elite makuuchi division drew the curtain on a ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako plan to face up to Japan’s wartime history on their visit to Indonesia, a country Japan occupied for more than three years until its defeat in World War II in ...

The Japan-China relationship would greatly improve if the emperor visited China next year (1992), which marks the 20th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations. (Europe is expected ...

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended a viola concert on January 13. The two attended 85-year-old violist Uzuka Toshiyuki's recital in Tokyo. Uzuka, a professor emeritus at the Tokyo ...

Discovery of 'Punk' and 'Emo' Fossils Challenges Our Understanding of Ancient Molluscs Jan. 8, 2025 — Researchers have unearthed two fossils, named Punk and Emo, revealing that ancient molluscs ...

History is filled with stories of remarkable women who shattered societal norms to become warriors and leaders. These ...

Located on the southern island of Kyushu, Miyazaki Prefecture sits between Oita’s renowned onsen towns to the north and ...

Vietnam’s vibrant cities Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City have made their mark in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice ...

Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved ...