Police in Kyoto on Thursday arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of violating the Kyoto Prefecture Nuisance Prevention Ordinance after he pulled down the pants of a 17-year-old high school girl as ...

Despite the growing throngs of attendees, it’s the smaller details of the Kurama Fire Festival that add up to more than the ...

Named after the Latin word for 'wood', the LignoSat satellite developed by Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry ...

KYOTO--A delivery driver has been arrested on suspicion of secretly filming under the skirts of girls using cameras attached to the bottom of his vehicle, police announced on July 19. Satoshi ...

Tarot cards have been around since at least the 1400s, when Milanese nobility commissioned specialty tarocchi for parlor ...

Geishas are one of Japan’s most enduring symbols, celebrated for their artistry, poise, and unique contribution to Japanese ...

Racing settles in for the winter season this weekend with the Breeders' Cup in the rearview mirror and the Dubai World Cup ...

The arthouse star and Palme d'Or winner is remaking the classic Japanese drama 'Like Asura' with popular local actresses Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono, Yu Aoi and Suzu Hirose.

New research has shown that puberty plays a key role in shaping kidney health in adolescent girls, revealing a surprising ...

Geek Girl Academy is on the hunt for $2 million for its AI program, AI High, to createv drive safe and inclusive careers in ...

It's been a strong year for anime. Major titles such as Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen delivered the goods, while Delicious ...

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