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As before, Second Stages biggest strength is in its complex, nuanced character development and dynamics.

KYOTO--Cultural treasures usually kept from public view will go on display across this historic city and elsewhere as part of a spring exhibition from April 27 to May 12.

Set at the southwestern tip of Kyushu island, Kagoshima is not (yet) a staple of international visitors ’ Japan bucket lists . Go now, because it’s on the...

Last month, part 1 of this article used Beppu’s centennial as a modern hot springs resort town to take a closer look at Beppu’s distinctive onsen baths and other health resort options in the area. In addition to Beppu’s health and beauty options, however, the...

For a medium known for its heightened and beautifully animated emotions, it's no surprise that anime thrives in the romance.

This Valentines Day, why not cozy up with your favorite person and enjoy some of the best love stories that anime has to offer? Our editorial team has the best picks below, from romantic comedies to dramas and everything in between!

Constructed in the eighth century, Usa Jingu is a shrine located on Oita Prefecture’s Kunisaki Peninsula. For a leisurely walk through one of Japan’s most historically important shrines, head over to Usa Jingu. The roots of Usa Jingu lie at the beginning of the 700s...

The fearsome Japanese samurai, a legendary figure whose primary attribute was loyalty or honor, needs no introduction. He is strongly associated with the equally famous katana. The popular image of the samurai probably would appear wearing armor but certainly does not carry a shield. This figure, many assume, must have dominated medieval Japan. Yet is this samurai image accurate? Can it withstand sustained scrutiny? What was Japanese warfare really like 1000 years ago? In this article, I evaluat...

From the VHP, Pravin Togadia led the charge, while Modi handled the backroom operations coordinating the RSS and BJP events. After the 1992 Babri mosque demolition, Kar Sevaks returned home celebrating the feat. By 1995, BJP won 121 seats in the state assembly election ousting the Chiman Patel-led Congress-JD coalition government. Gujarat has not elected any other party to power since.

Completed in 2016 in Omihachiman, Japan. Images by Augusto Cesar Oyama, Kiyoshi Nishioka. La Collina Omihachiman, a project of the confectionery manufacturer Taneya Group that aims to coexist with the natural environment, is being...