Japan Archaeologists Uncover 1,500-Year-Old Statue of Possible Priestess
A 1,500-year-old clay statue in Japan may depict a priestess, revealing clues about ancient burial rituals. Archaeologists investigate…
At Yasukuni, the politicians followed the script, but the shrine did not
Every year on Aug. 15 — the anniversary of the end of World War II — Yasukuni Shrine becomes…
Gods and games: Rituals that kick off Japan’s sporting year
For many athletes in Japan, the sporting year starts long before the first whistle and much as it…
Japanese Shrine Protests Assassin’s Creed Shadows as ‘Utterly Disrespectful’
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has sparked a heated debate over its portrayal of Japanese history. Critics label it as…