Critics in Japan see Yasukuni as a symbol of a militarist past and say ... One proposal is to expand the nearby Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery, dedicated to unidentified war dead, into an ...

More than 221,000 people participated in the national voting, with 5.47% of voters selecting the hieroglyph "gold." The selection of "kin" as the symbol of the year reflects a blend of Japan's ...

Japan has 34 national parks. Rich in diverse natural attractions, they've been protected by those who call it home and are symbols of Japan's bond with nature.