Donald Keene holds a copy of the English version of his work "Emperor of Japan: Meiji and His World, 1852-1912," at the Kita Ward Central Library in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2011. Keene donated books and ...

The huge size of this book should not scare off readers. Keene, a world authority on Japanese literature, is a master at giving life and substance to Japanese customs. Histories of the Meiji ...

Later this month their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will pay a state visit to HM King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace, presenting us with a strong possibility of ...

As Meiji Shrine prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, we look at how this city oasis was born out of marshes and farmland. Meiji Shrine is one of the most beloved spots in Tokyo, perhaps less ...