In Japan, there are several different kanji characters that represent the word “house”. This article will highlight some of the more popular kanji symbols for this word and explain how they are read ...

Crown Prince Akihito, 14, is unsmirched by the war: to Japanese, he would be a spotless symbol. The prevalent view last week was that Hirohito would abdicate in his son’s favor, with Hirohito ...

The chrysanthemum in Japan represents fall and is often used as a floral offering or as a Buddhist flower. Its ornate bloom is also the emblem of the imperial family and appears on Japanese passports.

In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This 16th-century monument, one of the last twelve authentic Japanese ...

The details and entries for all 62 categories in the inaugural Music Awards Japan, set for May 21 and 22 in Kyoto, have been announced. Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) has been named the Symbol of ...