Japanese origami is a fascinating art that uses simple sheets of paper to create stunning designs. The craft originated in ...

In the shadow of Mount Azuma, an active volcano on the edge of Fukushima City in Northern Japan, wildlife expert Nick Baker meets a second-generation bonsai master to find out more about the ...

Rooted in ancient Chinese philosophies of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements, Onmyodo was introduced to Japan during the 6th ...

The Japanese art form of ikebana dates back to ancient times and has evolved through the centuries. “Ikebana is about beauty and connecting with nature,” says Alter. “It’s not defined by a ...

Bonsai is the ancient Japanese art of growing miniature trees in pots. They are meticulously pruned and shaped to resemble mature trees in nature. Recently, bonsai have become increasingly popular ...

The ancient Japanese art of Kobu, long ignored in this country, demands both an exacting craftmanship and the most profound philosophic reflection for its highest enjoyment. The combination of ...

(Image courtesy of "Jomon Zine" editor-in-chief Akihide Mochizuki) TOKYO -- Three artifacts described as "dogu" earthenware figurines from Japan's ancient ... by museums and art institutions ...

Set in Kyoto—Japan’s ancient capital and a city where centuries ... At the Kyoto City Museum of Art Annex, Mexico’s Graciela Iturbide is receiving her first major retrospective in Japan ...

Flowers are the universal language of love in cultures around the world. “Flowers have power. Sharing arrangements of flowers shows our love,” says Carolyn Alter, Certified Associate 1 st Term ...