Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved ...

Is it time to start planning your Cherry Blossom Chase of 2025? Because the Japan Meteorological Corporation has released its ...

The Australian War Memorial's misrepresenting Chinese clothing as traditional Korean attire is sparking controversy. Despite ...

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The ...

TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted “banzai ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted “banzai” — “long live” — ...

Every spring, the Tidal Basin bursts with color as cherry blossom trees (gifted to the city from Tokyo) bloom into cotton candy-colored tufts, and they attract hordes of visitors. The cherry ...

In our news wrap Friday, South Korea's parliament impeached acting ... And the oldest living survivor of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor has passed away. When he was 22 years old, Warren ...

South Korea has voted to impeach its acting president Han Duck-soo, two weeks after parliament voted to impeach its President Yoon Suk Yeol. There were rowdy scenes in the National Assembly after ...

Seoul, South Korea — South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly voted Friday to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo despite vehement protests by governing party lawmakers ...

In the past month, South Korean diplomats have moved to reassure the U.S., China, Japan and others that the turmoil will not disrupt existing political relations. Choi Sang-mok, South Korea's ...