In his cozy workshop behind his D.C. home, contemporary kumiko craftsman David Gootnick, a Craft Show featured artist, uses the raw material of his practice: a five-foot-long, two-inch-thick plank of ...

Exhibitions worldwide will commemorate the centennial of Art Deco on Monday — exactly 100 years to the day since the 1925 ...

Inspired by Japanese "zen" principles, Muji living rooms are all about cultivating a calming, tranquil space that nourishes ...

Renowned Bay Area artist’s career retrospective at SFMOMA includes more than 300 items covering a dozen galleries.

Dave and Jenny Marrs of HGTV's "Fixer to Fabulous" have added unique accent walls to many homes. Check out some of their best ...

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

“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 ...

It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with the community and a fantastic way to dive into Kyoto beyond the usual tourist ...

Kengo Kuma, the world-renowned Japanese architect, is famous for his designs that seamlessly blend tradition and modernity.

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 ...

Asian markets opened with strong gains on Thursday, following Wall Street’s biggest one-day ... he raised the levy on Chinese imports to 125%. Japan’ Nikkei surged over 10% at the open ...

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 shot up in early ... The surge echoes the jump overnight on Wall Street, which had one of its best days in history, with the S&P 500 surging 9.5%.