With more than 40 million international visitors traveling to Japan each year, interest in the country’s traditional culture ...

Interest in Japan’s traditional cuisine has grown globally By Japan News Feb. 1, 2024 JAPAN NEWS Vincent Pham, left, learns about the spirit of hospitality and how to arrange beautiful dishware from ...

OSAKA, Japan >> Through various collaborative efforts, traditional Japanese crafts such as washi (Japanese paper), textiles and urushi (lacquer) are being incorporated into modern construction. Nara ...

The kimono, a traditional Japanese garment, is experiencing a modern resurgence, now celebrated for a quality more pertinent than ever: sustainability. A genuine silk kimono, literally meaning "worn ...

TOKYO — The kimono, that elaborate, delicate wrap-around garment worn by geisha and samurai from centuries back, is getting a vibrant remake, appreciated these days for a virtue that’s more relevant ...

There’s an intangible magic associated with a ryokan stay. The world feels quieter, slower, and more intentional. Few travel experiences feel as singular — or as quietly luxurious. Ryokans, ...

There’s nothing particularly fancy about a traditional Japanese breakfast. In its simplest form, the morning teishoku, or set meal, is centered around a bowl of white rice and four non-negotiable ...

Converse are widely known for being better quality in Japan, due to the fact that the brand is independently managed here by ...

The couple’s recent appearance on a Japanese television show generated considerable buzz and discussion among the public.