In an era when connecting with nature has become more vital than ever, a centuries-old Japanese garden element is making ...

Located near Kyoto, Uji is famous for its high-quality green tea production. The region's pleasant climate and fertile soil ...

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 ...

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art recently announced that the public would finally be able to preview its new, ...

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

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

Golf trips that just include golf are great, but these itineraries allow you to see some of the coolest places around the ...

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 ...

I wanted to make a point of placing the monsters within the daily life of Tokyo,” says the photographer Tess Ayano, who spent ...

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Asian Art showcases the longtime cultural meaning in the practice of chanoyu ...

Animals have played roles that go far beyond their presence in the natural world since the times of ancient civilisations to the faith prevalent in the modern world today. Human beings have respected ...

For centuries, its sleek yet lethal design has held great sway over Westerners’ minds and hearts alike. While most commonly associated with Japanese samurai culture and ancient Japan traditions, its ...