Spend an afternoon exploring the traditional art of Ise Katagami, a distinctive Japanese paper stenciling technique dating ...

American art collector Joe Price, renowned for his marvelous collection of works made in Japan during the Edo Period (1603-1867), died of old age on April 13 at his home in suburban Los Angeles.

An event combining kyogen traditional Japanese comic theater, an avatar robot and dancers was held at the Kawasaki Noh ...

French Impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840-1926) and Edo-era Japanese printmaker Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) never met and were alive at the same time for only nine years. But sometimes your ...

Japan is home to bustling metropolises like Tokyo and Osaka, but its true magic lies in its charming small towns. Nestled ...

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KOKA, Shiga Prefecture--Like the furtive ninja groups it hosted in feudal times, this city in western Japan still has secrets ... down by hand during the Edo Period (1603-1867).

A beautiful country in Asia that seamlessly merges ancient history with futuristic technology, find out what Japan is known ...

All illustrated in the style of traditional Japanese woodblock prints from the 17th-19th century Edo period known as ukiyo-e, the art this year synthesizes the galaxy far, far away’s long ...

Japanese cuisine is a fascinating blend of tradition and innovation, and its approach to portable food storage is no exception. From the humble origins of bento boxes to the sleek, modern designs we ...

March marks the transition into spring, bringing warmer days and a host of seasonal events. From plum and cherry blossom ...