"I'm very happy to be on stage,” said a 17-year-old maiko from East Gion, expressing the sentiments of everyone present.
The need for lightweight souvenirs gave birth in the 1620s to the Otsu-e, simple paintings on paper with popular themes.
It’s the rainy season in Japan, a time of year when spirits feel dampened at all times. But one Kyoto-area shopping center has its customers covered...
Visit Kyoto between May and September and you’ll be able to experience this popular past time in a variety of locations from Kibune to the Kamogawa...
nagashi somen, or flowing noodles. This simple, refreshing summer dish is a tried and true way to cool down
Kotaro Nishibori is one of a handful of craftsmen making traditional ‘wagasa’ Japanese umbrellas in Kyoto out of paper and bamboo, and now he’s bringing his...
Between the threading, the dyeing, the weaving, the sewing, and everything in between “the complexity of each step is mind boggling”, explains Sheila Cliffe.
"Here in Japan, it's kind of a social link to play golf. You play with the owners, with the trainers, with the jockeys," Lemaire said.
"There is the fear that the increase in infections will cause pressure on the medical system, and that is why we took this decision", explained Prime...
“I want to work as hard as I can so that as many people as possible know about this history” says 17-year old Aoi Mashimo, who...
“I would like each region to do their utmost and take the necessary measures to avoid a renewed spread of infections," said Minister of Health Norihisa...
The energetic nonagenerian samurai remains a positive thinker. "[Coronavirus shutdown] is the hardest experience I've ever had, but I'm sure I'll overcome it," he says.