There’s a secret hiding in Philadelphia that feels like stepping through a portal to Japan, no passport required. Tucked away in Fairmount Park sits Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, a slice of Kyoto ...

Five paddlers journeyed from Taiwan to Japan’s southern Yonaguni Island in 45 hours. Their efforts provide new insights into prehistoric mariners' tools and techniques ...

Wimbledon's latest of many steps into the modern era involves choosing technology over the human touch to decide whether a ...

Royal train to end 156 years of service as King Charles III seeks to economize US government takes down major North Korean ...

Japan’s mainstay large H2A rocket was successfully launched for the model’s final flight, concluding its operations. The rocket, which was highly reliable, made a significant achievement as it played ...

As mass tourism returns with a vengeance, cities like Rome struggle with overcrowding, unruly visitors, and mounting local ...

A tiny grain from asteroid Ryugu has revealed djerfisherite, a mineral that normally forms in scorching, oxygen-poor settings ...

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...

A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

Beneath the serene surface of Kyoto’s temples and shrines lies a deeper story of intentional city planning rooted in ancient philosophies. Designed in the Heian period, the city’s grid layout wasn’t ...

Resident Evil Requiem is headed back to Raccoon City - but why is this place so important? We explore the city's entire ...

Experimental archaeologists completed a 45-hour canoe trip from Taiwan to Japan using only Paleolithic equipment.