Horse racing also has ancient Japanese roots, with recorded history tracing back to 701 A.D. during Emperor Mommu’s reign.

At the end of each trip, we returned to Tokyo and stayed in different areas. The first time we stayed at Disneyland. You get early access to the park and the hotel is fun for families. The second time ...

a temple on Japan’s western island of Tsushima A 14th-century Buddhist statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva was stolen from Japan’s Kannonji temple in 2012. File picture: Kyodo News/AP A ...

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TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South Korea over ...

A Buddhist Statue Stolen From a Japanese Temple Nearly 13 Years Ago Is Returned From South Korea TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ...

A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago has been returned after a long legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ownership that had further ...

Buseoksa Temple in Seosan, South Korea, shows the seated Buddha statue on May 10, 2025, before its return to Japan's Kannonji temple. (Kyodo) SEOSAN, South Korea (Kyodo) -- A South Korean temple ...

A photo exhibit featuring traditional Japanese tattoo art, called "American Irezumi" is coming to San Francisco's Main Library in October, featuring the work of San Jose tattoo artist Takahiro ...

While body art is widely accepted in many countries, tattoos are considered taboo in Japan, especially in public places like bathhouses, gyms and even workplaces. Because of this stigma, tattoo ...