NAGASAKI--An imposing late 19th century building here that once served as an orphanage is undergoing extensive refurbishment ahead of its opening as a hotel in December.

Easy-recognizable cultural institutions, such as Noh drama or architecture, developed ... the Bakufu hoped to prevent revolt.

Now that summer has loosened its torrid grip, a trip to this outdoor museum in the western Tokyo suburbs is a perfect way to ...

Meiji University in Tokyo said Friday it has acquired the land and building of Hilltop Hotel adjacent to its main campus with plans to renovate the historic building beloved by many renowned figures ...

They performed a memorial service for the souls of those slain 153 years ago. In 1874, the Meiji government used the killings as an excuse to dispatch 3,000 troops to Taiwan under the command of ...

Discover Studio Aalto, a protected architectural gem in Helsinki, showcasing Alvar Aalto's innovative design from 1955.

This hexagonal home, hidden on an Oahu mountaintop, is the best example of Vladimir Ossipoff’s blend of Japanese and American midcentury design.

Registered in Iran’s National Heritage List in 1996, Khaneh Imam Jomeh stands as an emblem of Qajar-era architecture, symbolizing both historical grandeur and modern revival efforts in the Iranian ...

A dialogue between Chinese and Italian university rectors was held on Saturday at Peking University whereby the vice-president of Xi'an Jiaotong University shared insights on the prospects of ...

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