National Animal of Japan: Japan does not officially designate a national animal. However, the green pheasant is popularly accepted as the national bird and cultural emblem.

On New Year’s Day especially, prayers pile up at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples throughout Japan. Written on wooden plaques, called ema, these wishes float to the heavens. “Find me. Love ...

Japan’s iconic flower represents the beauty and brevity of life. Thousands of people gather in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Tokyo, to picnic under blooming cherry blossom trees during Japan's ...

In late 2022, a blockbuster exhibition was held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Tokyo National Museum , bringing together all the museum’s “national treasures” in one exhibition ...