A viral video of a submerged "pyramid" near Japan’s Ryukyu Islands has sparked debate over whether it's a natural formation or evidence of a lost ancient civilisation. Believed to be over 12,000 years ...

The ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto has introduced more measures to help foreign travellers should a major natural disaster ...

A popular manga series featuring Japan's Prince Shotoku of ancient times will be adapted into a traditional Noh-Kyogen play.

The enormous stone structure, complete with angular steps and flat terraces, looks uncannily like the ruins of a man-made temple — despite being over 10,000 years old.

A miso soup shows the ingenuity of Jewish cooks in Japan, who adapt traditional dishes with local ingredients.

With a new monograph publishing this month, the Japanese designer, at 83, discusses his pioneering technique, lifelong ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Recessed spaces have a long history going back at least hundreds of years — from the irori, or sunken hearth, in traditional ...

Studio Ghibli is a renowned Japanese animation studio famous for its stunning visuals and captivating stories.

We're replacing BBC Sounds outside the UK and bringing you BBC.com, a seamless way to read, watch, and listen - all in one ...

Burger and Lobster is bringing back its iconic Legendary Market Tuesdays. It means that every Tuesday from 5PM onwards, you ...

Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...