Osaka has received an anonymous gift of gold bars to repair the Japanese city’s aging water pipes. Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama says the donor gave 21 kilograms of gold worth about $3.6 million.

Mayor says Japanese city will respect donor’s specification that £2.7m gift must be used to repair dilapidated system ...

The historical and cultural richness of Japan’s ancient shrines is well-documented, but beneath their hallowed grounds lies a marvel of civil engineering. These shrines are not just spiritual centers ...