Jessy LeClair Have you ever been curious and wanted to just take a glimpse behind the closed doors of a Japanese house?...
On June 22 a written request for a budget increase to train Japanese sword artisans was delivered to Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture,...
The traditional dance performance of Iwami Kagura tells the story of the discovery of steelmaking in Izumo, Japan, through the metaphor of the deity...
Galileo Ferrari - Kyoto Every year, on the 23rd of November, the Yoroi Kizome ceremony is held at the World Heritage-listed Kamigamo Shrine in...
A stunning exhibition of the Yoshiwara pleasure quarter is on show at the University Art Museum, Tokyo University of Arts, adjacent to Ueno Park until May...
Amid rising costs and sustainability concerns surrounding fish meal, Marubeni has developed an insect-based feed that could prove to be a viable alternative.
The Academy Awards for Miyazaki and Yamazaki's films are a tribute to Japanese film culture, which values artisanal craftsmanship and classical methods.
Acclaimed specialist Paul Martin brings new insights into the timeless art of Japanese swords in a bite-size documentary series that is also available online.
At SpaWorld Hotel and Resort in a historical South Osaka neighborhood, you can experience bath culture from around the world, and so much more.
In the northern prefecture of Fukuoka, a spectrum of industries are venturing into land-based salmon farming. Competition is developing into a "salmon war."
On his birthday, Emperor Naruhito's thoughts and prayers were with the people who suffered during the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
A new label will soon adorn produce on sale in stores, as the government begins a new scheme to inform consumers of emissions from agricultural products.