If you’re looking for ways to fully appreciate Japan’s unique culture when visiting Tokyo, then there are plenty of carefully ...

Princess Aiko, the daughter of Japan's Emperor Naruhito, experienced making traditional handmade Japanese paper crafts at a workshop in the southwestern prefecture of Saga on Saturday.

Each ball, or “temari,” is a work of art, with colorful geometric patterns carrying poetic names like “firefly flowers” and ...

The world sees Japan as a paragon of minimalism. But its hidden clutter culture shows that ‘more’ can be as magical as ‘less’ ...

As production of Japan's traditional craftworks goes into decline due to diminishing spending power in their home market, ...

Efforts to create a new wave of interest in Japanese art and design in Europe are in full flow as the value of their domestic ...

KC Craft Ramen is a popular ramen shop located in Overland Park, Kansas. The restaurant offers traditional Japanese ramen and introduces the local community to Japanese culture. This month (October) , ...

At the center of the circle is Eiko Araki, a master of the Sanuki Kagari Temari, a Japanese traditional craft passed down for more than 1,000 years on the southwestern island of Shikoku. Each ball - ...

It’s no secret that Japan is experiencing overtourism, but actually it’s only parts of Japan—because too many tourists are ...

Initially a plaything for children, the craft later became a symbol of elegance, especially among the upper classes in Japan. Over time, the art form spread to households and was passed down ...

Most tatami mats are a natural golden color, but those made by Mitsuru Yokoyama may be jade green, pink or even black.

At the center of the circle is Eiko Araki, a master of the Sanuki Kagari Temari, a Japanese traditional craft passed down for more than 1,000 years on the southwestern island of Shikoku.