Researchers have unearthed a remarkably well-preserved ancient relic in Japan, dating back over 10,000 years.

Sumo's origins are linked to rituals for Japan's indigenous religion of Shinto, which is largely rooted in animism and the ...

Sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn made more history on Wednesday as he became the first Ukrainian to be promoted to the ...

Rise and Fall (BBC Two) is that it has nothing to do with Sir Kenneth Clark’s 1969 series Civilisation, despite the BBC ...

The declaration was reinforced two years later by the Potsdam Proclamation, issued by China, the United States and Britain ...

In four episodes, the BBC’s Civilisations series tells the story of the fall of the Romans, Aztecs, Egypt’s Ptolemies and ...

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn said Monday that he had surprised even himself by becoming the first from his ...

Takaichi, a staunch conservative who supports Japan’s traditional gender and paternalistic values, may not break the taboo.

It is believed that the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has ordered his forces to be ready to seize the island by 2027 and is now warning Tokyo would 'bear all consequences' if it dares to get in the ...

He is the fastest to go from the lowest rung to ozeki status since the current calendar of six tournaments a year was introduced in 1958.

Gardens have been an important part of human culture for thousands of years, serving as places of beauty, relaxation, and ...