An ancient art in modern Tokyo

ex-section2 Aug 19, 2026

An ancient art in modern Tokyo

High above Tokyo's skyline, falconers are keeping a centuries-old Japanese tradition alive. At events in Hamarikyu Gardens, the Suwa Falconry Preservation Society showcases the skill and precision behind falconry, offering visitors a rare look at an enduring part of Japan's cultural heritage. (Jessica Speed, ...

He survived Hiroshima. He then had to survive telling it.

ex-section2 Aug 5, 2026

He survived Hiroshima. He then had to survive telling it.

Japanese American Howard Kakita, 7, was on his grandparents’ rooftop in Hiroshima when the world’s first atomic bomb detonated mere kilometers away. Stranded by the war, he survived what killed hundreds around him and carried the burden of that survival for decades. (Elizabeth Beattie, ...