Edo period in Japan lasted from 1603 to 1867/1868. During this time the country was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate.

The Picker Art Gallery at Colgate University recently opened its fall exhibition “War, Revolution, and the Heart of China: ...

For instance, great Asian horror movies – like thrillers based in Japan like Audition – are so distinct in tone and their means of shock that they have essentially become an entire subgenre ...

A deadly knife attack on a Japanese schoolboy in China has stoked frictions between the two countries and raised safety concerns at a time when China is trying to attract foreigners for work and ...

In homage to Katsushika Hokusai, perhaps the most famous Japanese artist in Western art ... to the extent that he made were more than 36 woodcuts featuring Dumgoyne; some more obscure than others ...

And a visit to Japan for the best skincare and makeup goods should be on everyone's wishlist. Good thing you don’t always need a passport to indulge in the best Japanese formulas, especially ...

Investopedia / Alex Dos Diaz Kaizen is a Japanese business philosophy that encourages continuous improvement involving employees at all levels of a company. The word kaizen is often translated as ...

Record rainfall has brought deadly flooding and landslides to a coastal region of Japan still recovering from a devastating New Year’s Day earthquake. Japan’s weather agency issued its highest ...

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Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest on Friday, following a crowded race that ended in a runoff vote.

TOKYO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday the government will aim to compile a supplementary budget after the lower house election expected to be held later ...

TOKYO, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Japan Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday the government will continue to analyse the impact of the strengthening yen on the economy and respond appropriately.