Archaeologists rediscover Ichijodani, a formidable stronghold that flourished amid medieval Japan’s brutal power struggles ...

Discover Kyoto, a world of imperial residences and shogun castles, palaces and villas, where every architectural detail speaks volumes about the authority and refinement of traditional court life.

From Osaka to Kyoto, we've curated a list of standout events and festivals happening across the Kansai region this April. Food stalls near the South Gate and Ninomaru Palace courtyard serve cherry ...

Sunday was another gorgeous day here, with unlimited sunshine and temps in the low 70s. It’s weather I wish I could bring back for Opening Day in Chicago, but... well, you know how that goes. I have a ...

Sudan’s army has reclaimed the Presidential Palace in the capital, Khartoum, in a significant victory over a rampaging militia that controls swaths of the war-torn country. The Sudanese Armed ...

With Rashad Evans pulling out of his title fight against champion “Shogun” Rua, the UFC wanted Jones to step in a little over a month later. That was just fine by Jones, who seemed to view even his ...

Kyoto’s retail charm shines through its legendary districts. This curated guide maps out 25 essential stores—from the vibrant Kawaramachi-dori and Kyoto Station to the timeless Sannen-zaka and serene ...

The site in Kyoto’s Kamigyo Ward is called Muromachi-dono, also known as “Hana no Gosho” (Flower Palace ... off the great power wielded by the shogun and his family. The complex was ...