Fourteen polling stations are located along the marathon course, and runners must be prepared to stop and wait for voters to pass by on Halloween, organizers...
The spirited tea master in fact has a history of trying new ideas and serving as a key collaborator with artists and artisans in showcasing Japanese...
“If you want an example of how crafts can be successfully incorporated into a modern setting, I think that the Hyatt Centric Kanazawa Hotel is a...
Drawing from her experience in working with craftsmen, food, different cultures and international hotel chains, Kimura shared insightful ideas on the Japanese crafts and the future...
“The best thing is to create good products. If we do, people will notice,” said Ohi.
“The shops will be able to survive,” says Nakagawa. “It comes down to the same things: management and branding. And we can help with that.”
Each piece shows the influence of Japanese art on Western artists and craftsmen, from the style of pieces to motifs used.
“Judo has become a word that we don’t translate, we use it as it is. I would like for kogei to become like that,” said Grand...
It is around this time of year, when the cool autumn breezes begin to blow, that we find a morning visit to Omicho Market...
Last of Four Parts Part 1: Islands of Abundant Nature Spoiled by Ocean Waste Part 2: Protect the ‘Singing Sands’ from Ocean Waste Part 3:...
Japan does New Year quite differently than other countries. In fact, many people compare Japanese New Year to American Christmas. It is a day to...
A year since the ban on minpaku (lodging at a private residence) under the Private Lodging Business Act was lifted, changes in the way...
