World Expo is held every five years in different global locations. Here are five things to know about this event, which runs until mid-October. – Grand Ring – ...

In the chill pre-dawn hours of Friday, Japan's Emperor Naruhito emerged from a shrine compound where he had spent a symbolic night with the sun goddess from whom conservatives believe his family ...

So pack your bags and get ready to discover the hidden gems of Japan. We recently visited Japan and had an unforgettable trip. We would highly recommend the following cool things to do in Japan: 1.

Inspiration The Best Things to Do in Japan All Year-Round From visiting a rural onsen to losing yourself in under the neon lights of an arcade, these are the best experiences in Japan.

Shishigashira, or miniature lion’s head toys, were popular in Edo Japan (1603–1868). Their popularity lay in the shishi’s symbolic expression of apotropaic magical power. This paper examines why such ...