In North America, Shochu has been an up-and-coming spirit for close to a decade. Here's why spirits enthusiasts should pay ...

The history of Japanese clothing dates back centuries, with ancient influences from China and Korea shaping its early forms. During the Heian period (794-1185), the kimono emerged as the dominant ...

Indifferent to smart toilets herself, our columnist asks why so many people would consider replacing the very simple but ...

A vigorous, but neat and narrow, deciduous tree, very upright in shape to about 6m tall and 1.2m wide. Yellow-green spring leaves become bright green in summer then turn a striking orange-red in ...

A vigorous, but neat and narrow, deciduous tree, very upright in shape to about 6m tall and 1.2m wide. Yellow-green spring leaves become bright green in summer then turn a striking orange-red in ...

With its scenic waterfront, rich culture, and laid-back urban vibe, this Japanese city is a walkable alternative to the ...

The tension between sacred mysteries that must be shielded from outsiders and those that can be revealed animates an ...

A solo exhibition of the poet and visual artist Ted Joans is a mostly fitting tribute to an artistic visionary.

Amid the atmospheric forests of Japan’s Yamagata prefecture, Kazuaki Koseki calls upon delightful woodland ... he observed a ...

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Cats have been an ever-present part of Japanese culture for hundreds of years: sometimes cherished as devoted protectors of Buddhist scriptures, other times feared as devious yokai (supernatural ...

The Bape Shark Hoodie, by many accounts, is one of the most iconic items it has ever produced. Given that this year marks the ...