Christie’s will auction off a trove of anime, manga and traditional Japanese artworks this month. The sale, titled “Anime Starts Here: Japanese Subculture Imagines Tradition,” is the first New York ...
Sumie Kaneko, a singer who plays the traditional Japanese instruments koto and shamisen, often performs wearing flashy dresses made of recycled kimonos. The idea of sustainability is deeply rooted in ...
Modern-day ryokans are still simple guest houses that vary widely in size, setting, level of luxury, and more. What unites ...
The Portland Japanese Garden is debuting its first exhibition of the year this weekend and featuring artists from Portland, ...
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 ...
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 ...
From soy sauce and miso to kombu, katsuobushi, and rice vinegar, this comprehensive guide breaks down 34 essential Japanese ...
Two traditional Japanese river boats, handcrafted by Bates students and launched into Lake Andrews five years ago, are part of the re-creation of feudal Japan for the TV adaptation of Shōgun, which ...
TOKYO(AP) — 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 ...