Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...

Thanks to modern-day genome sequencing technology, we now know more about Japan's ancient world than ever before — and all ...

A recent study published in the journal Archaeometry investigates the recycling of Han Chinese bronze mirrors into Japanese ...

Studies of ancient Jomon sites in separate areas of Japan show that lifestyles of the ... The Jomon Pottery Culture Period flourished from around 14500 B.C. to 1000 B.C. and boasted distinctive ...

Experts say the palm-sized relic is in nearly perfect condition and could help unravel mysteries surrounding the ancient civilization. Led by Matsumura Kimiyoshi of the Japanese Institute of ...

The MA program in Japanese is designed to provide advanced-level training in Japanese language, literature and civilization, with the aim of preparing students for both Japan-related professional ...

Their discoveries, half a century ago on March 21, sparked a boom in studies of ancient Japanese history. Among the best-known pictures is one of noblewomen called “Asuka Beauties.” ...

There are endless urban centers to visit in Japan beyond Tokyo and Kyoto ... The Week delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up The ancient coexists with the modern in Fukuoka.

See our graduate course catalogue for more details. As a student in our program, you are likely to serve as a Teaching Assistant in Japanese language and culture courses, in which case you would ...