Yang and the Five Elements, Onmyodo was introduced to Japan during the 6th century and blossomed into a unique system that ...

In Wajima, the heart of Japan's lacquerware tradition, Paul Carter meets a community determined to preserve their craft. From the intricate layering glossy lacquer to precision decoration ...

Studies of ancient Jomon sites in separate areas of Japan show that lifestyles of the ... The Jomon Pottery Culture Period flourished from around 14500 B.C. to 1000 B.C. and boasted distinctive ...

The Ama divers of Japan, primarily in Toba and Shima, preserve an ancient tradition of free diving for shellfish and pearls, dating back 3000 years. Around 2,000 divers remain, sustaining their ...

This article explores the historical roots of sushi, its transformation over the centuries, and its significance in contemporary Japanese culture. The history of sushi can be traced back to ...

Japan’s ancient art of celebrating broken pottery ... more about the restorative power of repair in this article from BBC Culture. Follow BBC Reel on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and ...

The Okhostk culture thrived in northern Hokkaido from the fifth to ninth centuries and may have provided the Ainu with some ...

14500 B.C.-1000 B.C.) people who occupied Japan’s main islands and are known for their distinctive pottery culture ... to help fill in the gap between ancient humans and later inhabitants ...