But can a pope really ask for forgiveness when it’s been the Vatican’s practice to leave the appropriateness of such apologies up to local bishops? And in what cases have popes issued their ...

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. They fulfill a religious ...

One of the two bells from the former Urakami Cathedral here, which was destroyed by the U.S. atomic bombing during World War ...

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ShimaNest is designed to resemble the serene white-plumed birds of Hokkaido, Japan—symbols of peace and resilience. This all-in-one platform rewards purpose-driven innovation and offers users the ...

“Among the great impressionists, Renoir is particularly popular in Japan, and in the 1980s replicas of his paintings could be found on the walls of many homes. Such replicas were a symbol of ...

A growing trend sees smartphone users ditching covers to embrace original designs, though India lags in this shift. Aesthetics, reduced bulk, and accidental habit changes drive this decision.

A ‘black’ company, corporation or business in Japan is defined as one that treats employees badly and has an “exploitative” environment, while a ‘salaryman’ is a white-collar worker or ...

A point that must not be missed in discussions of measures for maintaining the Imperial succession is the preservation of the philosophy, which a majority of citizens support, that the Emperor is a ...