Over 800 years ago, Kamakura flourished as Japan’s shogunal capital, with the samurai class and others nurturing a new culture of fortitude ... conduct a host of ancient religious rituals ...

Japan’s ancient art of celebrating broken pottery ... more about the restorative power of repair in this article from BBC Culture. Follow BBC Reel on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and ...

This article explores the historical roots of sushi, its transformation over the centuries, and its significance in contemporary Japanese culture. The history of sushi can be traced back to ...

Ancient 'Flat Clay Man' Tablet With Holes Intrigues Researchers, Believe It Depicts a Woman and Was Used During Rituals ...

Their discoveries, half a century ago on March 21, sparked a boom in studies of ancient Japanese history. Among the best-known pictures is one of noblewomen called “Asuka Beauties.” ...

14500 B.C.-1000 B.C.) people who occupied Japan’s main islands and are known for their distinctive pottery culture ... to help fill in the gap between ancient humans and later inhabitants ...