These women, called ama – Japanese for women of the sea – are part of a tradition spanning thousands of years. Their diving practice is mentioned in ancient classical literature and there’s ...

OMI-HACHIMAN, Shiga (Japan): A model of an ancient dog at a museum in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture, is gaining popularity thanks to social media posts showing the dog model “walking” in and ...

“It’s very important to avoid the humidity inside,” Niwa says, adding that while there wasn’t necessarily a conservation perspective in ancient Japan, people were already aware of the ...

Australian artist Amiee Byrne is drawn to everyday objects that are “so normal, they’ve become invisible,” she says. Meticulously sculpting clay into life-sized representations of their counterparts, ...

Discover Tokyo’s dynamic vibe and captivating history with a stay at this conveniently located hotel near Haneda Airport. Fascinate yourself with the contemporary yet traditional designs throughout ...

UNESCO 2025 World Press Freedom Day Commemoration: Platform Governance and New Challenges to Freedom of Expression ...