BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese mainland on Wednesday denounced Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for defaming upcoming commemorations of China's victory over Japanese ...

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Ikebana goes all the way back to the sixth century when it came to Japan with Chinese Buddhist missionaries. First used as ...

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Japan at its most divine: These 10 heavenly gardens are sanctities of nature - and will make your spirits soar Ivo Dawnay is whisked from Tokyo to Hiroshima, then on to Kyoto and Nara ...

Japan, known for its cutting-edge technology and rich cultural heritage, boasts an array of fascinating facts. From its unique festivals and exceptionally high life expectancy to being an ...