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

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The Tōkaidō was the most important route in 19th-century Japan. It connected Edo (modern-day Tokyo), the de facto capital ...

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Sharing arrangements of flowers shows our love,” says Carolyn Alter, Certified Associate 1 st Term Master, head teacher for ...

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Here’s how to explore the best of Japan’s capital, from summer festivals and less-visited neighborhoods to day trips to World ...

With festivals taking place throughout the year in Tokyo, you have a good chance that your trip will coincide with a ...

Explore how Japanese culture shaped Star Wars—from samurai codes and Zen philosophy to Kurosawa's films, Jedi ethics, and ...

Japan is drawing fresh attention for the opportunities posed by its relatively affordable prices despite strong demand from domestic collectors. "When asked where Asia's largest art market is ...

People should know Ikebana exists.” The Japanese have evolved by taking this art to different spaces beyond temples. “They are disciplined and consistent towards the subject. You cannot be ...