Soko Shimura, deputy tea master of the Urasenke Konnichian, emphasizes the essence of making a perfect cup of matcha while ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Looking to experience authentic Japanese tradition during your visit? While Kyoto offers timeless beauty, consider Takayama in the Hida region of central Honshu—a lesser-known destination where ...

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 ...

Traditional and hybrid Japanese blades have a reputation for being nearly perfect knives, and they deserve it.

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, ...

Traditional public bathhouses in Japan are in deep water as soaring energy costs triggered by the Middle East oil supply ...

What You Need to Know: Whitestone Gallery’s Hong Kong location recently opened “Tenmyouya Hisashi: Game of Thought,” the Japanese artist’s first solo exhibition in the city. On view through January 25 ...

Coline Aguirre bought a traditional house in the Japanese countryside when she was 24. She left France and moved to Japan alone to restore the property and start her own real-estate consultancy. "It's ...