The ceremony is held to commemorate Sugawara no Michizane (845-903), a scholar, poet and politician in the Heian Period (794-1185). This year’s event marked the 60th since the tradition was ...

Google Maps and other navigation apps may be the go-to for many people trying to find their way, but the traditional state highway road map still has staying power. “They are popular,” said ...

If Heian-period writer Sei Shōnagon was penning her ... (Originally published in Japanese. Banner image: A map from the website of the Japan Meteorological Agency showing sea surface temperatures ...

The festival dates back to the Heian Era, from the late eighth to the late 12th century. About 400 local residents and high school students took part in a purification ritual performed by a priest.

These popular trees have a long history dating back as far as the Heian Period 1200 years ago. This cherry blossom tree is one type of the Edo-higan variety. The leaves appear more volumi-nous due to ...

The copy, completed in June last year and unveiled in December, offers a penetrating look into Nagasaki’s heyday as a trading hub during the late Edo Period (1603-1867). “I expect the map will ...

Gojo rightfully praised Hakari, and he is one of the strongest sorcerers in his generation right now. Yorozu was hailed as one of the strongest JJK sorcerers to have ever lived during the Heian era.