SOAS Archives & Special Collections has contributed material from the Library’s unique archives, manuscript and rare books collections towards a range of local, national and international exhibitions.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to well-wishers from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during a New ...

Explore the rise of cults in Japan, their history, beliefs, controversies and influence on society, politics and religion.

Islamist terrorists stormed the Paris office of Charlie Hebdo, killing 12 members of the satirical publication's staff.

Don't miss Maomao's return with the premiere of The Apothecary Diaries season 2 episode 1, release date and premiere time ...

2019 -- North Korea's state media reports that leader Kim Jong-un is on a four-day trip to China for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. It was Kim's fourth trip to the neighboring ally, and ...

The writer spent his life cultivating beauty—on the page and in the mirror—only to end it with a samurai-style suicide. Both ...

A world heritage listing - alongside new sparkling and fruity 'cocktail' types of sake - will be the beginning of a ...

At the end of Penitent it is revealed that the King In Yellow’s name is Constantin Valdor. If this is not some misdirection, it is the first confirmed sighting of him in about 10,000 years. It also ...

The Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony for Nihon Hidankyō and the start of discussions about a merger between Honda and Nissan were Japan’s main stories in December 2024.