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No matter the time and place, action and adventure await! If you're a fan of the historical setting in Vinland Saga, you'll love these picks.
Amber deposits found in ancient deep-sea sediment may represent one of the oldest records to date of a tsunami, suggests ...
Amber deposits in Japan show unique deformations that suggest trees were swept out to sea during a tsunami about 115 million ...
Oddly shaped deposits of tree resin point to massive waves that struck northern Japan roughly 115 million years ago and swept a forest into the sea.
A newly discovered arthropod fossil, Mosura fentoni, has preserved eyes, nerves, and blood vessels - a rare insight into ...
The ancient coastal city of Kamakura south of Tokyo is an irresistible mix of sun, surf, temples and shrines. But the area is ...
Kamakura is one of Japan's top sightseeing destinations; visitor numbers to the ancient capital south of Tokyo are up 40%. But it's also at risk from tsunami. If disaster strikes, would foreign ...
Spring season in Japan is characterized not just by the cherry blossoms, seasonal food and traditional and modern festivals and events, but also by the exceptional beauty that engulfs the land ...
The new appointments reflect A&S faculty members’ achievements in scholarship, teaching, student mentorship and service to ...
From ancient castles to delectable cuisine, explore the welcoming Japanese city of Nagoya with our comprehensive list of top ...
Although the ancient sources are fragmentary, spying was an important source of intelligence in the highly competitive setting of Classical Greece. Credit: Jean-Léon Gérôme / Public domain / Wikimedia ...
Nanori is a Japanese verb you can translate as ‘To Say One’s Name.’ Nanori was a common element of Bushido between the Heian ...