There’s a word in Japanese, nukumori, that doesn’t just mean warmth. It’s the kind of warmth that rises from a wood-burning hearth, from a steaming onsen, from a bowl of soup placed gently in front of ...

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 ...

Matsuya Ginza will host the 4th Annual Japan Traditional Crafts Ginza Artisan's Street, Ginza Meishoichi, from February 18 to February 23, a six-day showcase bringing together master artisans and ...

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 ...

WHEN you picture Japan, what comes to mind? Ultra-modern cities drenched in neon lights? Steam rising from a bowl of soul-warming ramen? Maybe it’s the stillness of a Zen garden, or the ...

Attendees enjoyed martial arts demonstrations alongside booths of kakigori shaved ice and grilled takoyaki balls on Sunday as the Japanese American Student Association and Japan Club hosted their ...

Tatami is the flooring used in traditional Japanese architecture as far back as the Heian period (794–1185). It’s made from rice straw, compressed wood or, more recently, even synthetic materials.

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 ...

Discover the staples of Japanese living room design, plus how to incorporate the spirit of the style throughout your home.