Searching all of Japan for handcrafted items that express its heart and soul, our proprietor, KASHIYUKA, presents ...

With a new monograph publishing this month, the Japanese designer, at 83, discusses his pioneering technique, lifelong ...

Osaka's innovative architecture, featuring pavilions that blend sustainability, culture, and design. Join us on April 13, 2025!

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Time passed at a relaxed pace when this reporter visited an art museum here whose main building features barrel-vaulted ceilings among many ･･･ ...

In a world obsessed with aesthetic perfection, wabi-sabi is an ancient Japanese philosophy that celebrates the beauty of the ...

I tried using a Zen garden that helped me meditate and relax while dealing with the challenges of cancer, and it really works ...

The bride path on the west side is optimal in early spring to see the Okame cherry trees, while Yoshinos bloom in mid-April ...

Recessed spaces have a long history going back at least hundreds of years — from the irori, or sunken hearth, in traditional ...

Studio Ghibli is a renowned Japanese animation studio famous for its stunning visuals and captivating stories.

Over time, the two instruments developed differently according to their cultural contexts. Over centuries, the sheng became a ...