TOKYO (AP) — Japan 's Imperial palace said Thursday that it has fired an employee for stealing cash totaling 3.6 million yen ...

Step into the fascinating realm of geishas. Learn about their cultural significance, the artistry behind their performances, ...

Japanese legislators are considering letting the Imperial House Council decide on the status of husbands and children of ...

From Shibuya to Akihabara, the Force is strong here. As Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 approaches (April 18–20 at Makuhari Messe), it’s clear that the Force isn’t just visiting Tokyo—it’s already ...

In 1609, a scandal broke out that shook the imperial court in the Japanese capital, Kyoto. Emperor GoYōzei had little temporal power. He spent his days in cultural pursuits such as hosting poetry ...

Carita Ridgway loved to travel. Perth-born, the 21-year-old found herself a quick way to fund her adventures after high-school: working in the lucrative hostessing industry in Tokyo. It was sold to ...

Inui Street in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo has been open to the public since March 29. It will be open for nine days until April 6. Visitors can walk along about the 750-meter-long one-way street ...

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