Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

She’s a Barbie girl. Aaliyah has joined the hallowed halls of legendary singers immortalized in Barbie form by doll maker Mattel. The collectible Barbie, which celebrates the artist’s enduring ...

More than twenty years after her untimely passing, the Princess of R&B continues to hold a sturdy stake in the culture. In collaboration with Aaliyah's brother Rashad Haughton, Mattel is releasing ...

Barbie's latest launch honors the life and legacy of Aaliyah. Barbie is paying homage to one of the most iconic voices of the 1990s, Aaliyah, with the launch of a collectible doll in her honor.

The collector series doll pays homage to the late singer's iconic '90s style. By Kyle Hodge All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a ...

As a volcanic eruption darkened the sun roughly 4,900 years ago, a Stone Age culture sacrificed hundreds of decorated stone plaques to try to coax it back. A trove of engraved stones unearthed ...

A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.

TOKYO – Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan in 2024, figures showed on ... pushback from residents in destinations such as the ancient capital of Kyoto. The tradition-steeped city ...

Creepy robot doll Young-hee has ... With a long and ancient history, the Mugunghwa flower is draped in symbolism. It was a sign of resistance during the Japanese colonial period and was claimed ...

Charred by the flames of a funeral pyre, the Derveni Papyrus has proved to be a fascinating—and confounding—artifact Teresa Nowakowski Daily Correspondent The Derveni Papyrus, named for the ...

This seclusion allows travellers to experience a quieter, more authentic side of Japan, where adventure, ancient traditions, and natural beauty await.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Workers in southwestern Japan on Tuesday worked to clear a road blocked by a small landslide and repair ...