Cherry blossom time in Japan is – with good reason – famous the world over. For the Japanese, however, autumn is equally ...

It’s no secret that Japan is experiencing overtourism, but actually it’s only parts of Japan—because too many tourists are ...

AS part of the ongoing activities to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between ...

Preserving ancient traditions are a large part of Japanese culture. From kintsugi, the Japanese tradition of mending broken ...

Temari, meaning "handball" in Japanese, is a traditional craft that features beautifully embroidered balls. Originating from ...

Ellen Kent’s show Puccini’s Madama Butterfly will for the first time offer a £20 ticket price for National Union of Students members, GCSE and higher education students. This new student offer has ...

Hand-dyed denim and vintage machines are used to make jeans that sell for up to US$1,400 a pair in town where even the roads ...

For the best travel experience in these 5 top tourist destinations, think beyond the typical hotel, and stay someplace that ...

Japanese jeans tend to be high-end, dark and durable. Although a tiny part of the global jeans market, they have carved out a ...

A Bon Odori dance event aimed at breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest number of participants was held in the ...

As production of Japan's traditional craftworks goes into decline due to diminishing spending power in their home market, ...

The 30th-anniversary release includes the cult-classic anime and full-length commentary with the Ninja Scroll's director and ...