Harvard Business School has published a study on a Japanese trading house’s business style dating from the feudal era.

The shinobi moves like silk on the night wind, perched atop a temple roof overlooking a heavily guarded castle. Below, over ...

For almost 700 years, these disciplined warriors were respected and feared in Japan, and they carved out a path that made ...

It is an auspicious week for the Japanese imperial family, as Princess Tomohito of Mikasa celebrates her milestone 70th ...

The samurai have captivated imaginations for centuries, standing as enduring symbols of courage, honor, discipline, and ...

Beginning in the 17th century, the Nakasendo trail connected Kyoto and Edo, now modern-day Tokyo. Along this path, 69 designated post towns operated as resting stations where weary travelers could ...

The national capital region has a proud history of fighting for inclusion. Ahead of WorldPride this year, explore how your ...

These Kamon Crests are hidden in bunkers, towers and castles all across Japan, with many requiring ... and can represent not just a clan status in feudal society, but their associations ...

When a prime minister gets drawn into a controversy about an upcoming game, you can imagine the stakes are high.