Katsuo-ji offers visitors two different types of Darumas: the Kachi-Daruma, the classic doll known as “the winning Daruma” ...

Florida may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of Japanese culture, but this stunning garden brings a ...

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

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

Authenticity is crucial when collecting Buddha statues. An authentic Buddha statue is not only a product of craftsmanship but ...

There’s the big, flaming, capital-I Ikigai —the purpose-driven life, the legacy project, the stuff of memoirs and ...

Located in the heart of LA’s Little Tokyo neighborhood, the museum embraces the Japanese-American experience in all its permutations, including aspects that other persecuted and marginalized ...

Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...