Japan's oldest royal, Princess Yuriko, wartime Emperor Hirohito's sister-in-law, dies at 101
Princess Yuriko became the sister-in-law of Japan's World War II-era Emperor Hirohito when she married his brother Prince ...
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Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto offers Zen stays and exclusive access to rare cultural experiences
This luxurious city hotel opposite Nijo Castle captures the essence of Kyoto through restorative stays and private tours ...
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Genetic legacy of Jomon hunter-gatherers linked to increased BMI in modern Japanese, study finds
New research exploring the roots of modern Japanese populations has linked the genetic signature of Jomon hunter-gatherers to a higher body mass index (BMI) among individuals, underlining that ancient ...
From anime to fine art: Japan’s Yoshitaka Amano is celebrated with a major retrospective
In a career spanning more than 50 years, Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano has gained a following as an animator, illustrator, ...