Tokyo, May 9 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Emperor Naruhito handed medals to 19 people including five foreigners in the ceremony for conferment of Grand Cordon honors in spring at the Imperial Palace in ...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) is proud to announce an upcoming exhibition Wonders of Imperial Carpets: Masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, opening at the Hong Kong Palace Museum ...

Planning a short trip to Tokyo? This 3-day itinerary for women travelers blends cherry blossoms, rich culture, art, and ...

For the first time since 1963, when the event began being held at the Akasaka Imperial Garden in Tokyo, the imperial family split into three groups, each taking separate routes to greet guests ...

Sitting on the southwestern edge of the Innere Stadt, the 13th-century palace was the winter residence ... You can also explore the Imperial Apartments (Kaiserappartements) where the royal family ...

The nation’s first freight-only Shinkansen bullet train is expected to go into service between Tokyo and Morioka this autumn. East Japan Railway Co. plans to convert an E3 series Shinkansen by ...

Tea drinking was an important part of palace life. The Forbidden City was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The tea drunk by the Royal Family was a tribute from the tea ...

Blossoms in the Greater Tokyo region may bloom from March to April. ・Tohoku Region (Sendai and beyond): In Sendai, sakura usually start blooming at the end of March, slightly later than in Tokyo.