From tranquil temples to neon-lit skyscrapers, Japan captivates with its intricate blend of ancient tradition and modern innovation. Most people know Japan for its media entertainment, rich landscapes ...

With these 11 facts about Japanese culture for kids, you can hopefully get your curious little minds interested in something other than the newest episode of their favorite TV show. In this age of ...

Here's a look at what you need to know about Japan, a country of islands located off the eastern coast of mainland Asia. About Japan:(from the CIA World Fact Book)Area: 377,915 sq km Ethnic groups: ...

The growing number of older people in Japan may put more and more pressure on the working-age population. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) Japan is a long ways away from the skyrocketing growth the ...

Returning from a talk in Washington with Undersecretary of State Phillips last week, smiling Ambassador Katsuji Debuchi received U. S. reporters and announced: “Japan regards the Great Wall as a ...

With these 11 facts about Japanese culture for kids, you can hopefully get your curious little minds interested in something other than the newest episode of their favorite TV show. In this age of ...

In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy ...

This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not ...