The child, seventh conceived by the Empress, is expected in mid-February. Inasmuch as Japan’s Imperial succession passes only to males, prolific Empress Nagako had the Japanese jittery for years ...

To use “A Case Study of Heian Japan Through Art,” you will need to print the scroll selections for analysis by students. Links to these prints are provided in the Heian Japan Online Image List. You ...

TOKYO — Designer Hanae Mori, known for her elegant signature butterfly motifs, numerous cinema fashions and the wedding gown of Japan's empress, has died, local media reported Thursday.