“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

A look at Japan’s love of packaging, from impeccably crafted cardboard to lacquered works of art.

Often overshadowed by its neighbour Yogyakarta, Surakarta – commonly known as Solo – is a treasure trove of Javanese culture ...

The 2027 edition of the massive Lucasfilm fan convention will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the release of the ...

The 2027 edition of the massive Lucasfilm fan convention will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the release of the original 'Star Wars.' By Borys Kit, Abid Rahman, Patrick Brzeski Star Wars ...

When you make it to Kyoto for the first time in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you’ll run into a mission that requires you to ...

You may be familiar with Acquire Corp's games like Octopath Traveler, but it has a few unmissable titles under its belt. Here ...

The first of these is a gargantuan show currently on display at the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art in Aichi Prefecture. On view through May 18, it’s simply titled “Takuro Tamayama: Floor ...

I have been granted the extraordinary privilege of seeing Osaka from a place of supreme comfort. As I write from 33 stories above the city’s bustling streets, I’m propped up on Simmons bedding ...

Originating as a tool for religious devotion and later blossoming into an expressive art form, Japanese prints have transcended the boundaries of time and geography. From the delicate lines of ...

The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited. The Senso-ji Temple sees about 30 million annual visitors and its inception dates all the way back to year 628. Despite its claim to ...

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...