Drawing extensively from the Meiji tennoki, the official Japanese record of the emperor's life, noted Japan scholar and Columbia professor emeritus Keene fills this monumental work with a wealth of ...

At Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine, it’s not unusual for visitors to catch a glimpse of a traditional wedding, the couple led in procession by Shinto priests under a large red umbrella. Located within the ...

This albumen photograph offers a rare glimpse into the Imperial House of Japan during the Meiji Restoration (1868–1912), a period of pronounced social, political, and economic change during which ...

Tokyo, 25th Feb. 2014 (WAM) -- His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today a glimpse of Japan ancient ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Grand sumo champion Yokozuna Terunofuji performs the Shiranui-style entering ceremony for the new year's dedication at the Meiji ...

TOKYO – The Meiji Jingu Shinto Shrine is a place filled with serene energy. Located in the middle of Tokyo is this 172-acre man-made forest, and within that is the renowned Meiji Jingu Shinto Shrine, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - Japan's former Emperor Akihito leaves after paying his respects on the 110th anniversary of the death of the wife of former ...

Under crisp blue skies, about 1,000 well-wishers turned out at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo Monday to catch a glimpse of Japan’s Princess Ayako and her groom Kei Moriya on their wedding day. As the ...