Dozens of worshipers took a deep breath and a brave plunge into icy waters at a Tokyo shrine Sunday, keeping afloat a New Year tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health.

Fushimi has it all: Japan’s highest concentration of breweries, sakura-draped canals, and an unmistakable air of nostalgia.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said that a dispute between China and Japan was not desirable for regional peace, adding that Seoul would not meddle in the ongoing row. Chinacategory South ...