The ancient tradition of women free diving for shellfish can still be seen in Japan’s unspoilt Shima Peninsula.

In his cozy workshop behind his D.C. home, contemporary kumiko craftsman David Gootnick, a Craft Show featured artist, uses ...

I wanted to make a point of placing the monsters within the daily life of Tokyo,” says the photographer Tess Ayano, who spent ...

Entry to the pavilion of Mediterranean island nation Malta is through a giant monitor wall depicting a “temporal gateway. T ...

TOKYO -- Three artifacts described as "dogu" earthenware figurines from Japan's ancient Jomon period were removed from the ...

Kumiko emerged in the Asuka era between about 600 and 700 C.E. and eschews nails in favor of perfectly cut pieces that notch ...

A model of an ancient dog at a museum in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture, is gaining popularity thanks to social media posts ...

In Japan, bathing is more than just a way to get clean—it’s an ancient tradition elevated to an art form. Long regarded as both a physical and spiritual experience, communal bathing has historically ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

TOKYO -- Three artifacts described as "dogu" earthenware figurines from Japan's ancient Jomon period were removed from the Agency for Cultural Affairs' Cultural Heritage Online portal after ...

The country’s aesthetics and inventions have spread far. It still remains a singular place.

First emerging in Japan in the Asuka period of about 538 to 710 C.E., the intricate woodworking practice of kumiko has since spread worldwide. Once reserved for screens or inlaid panels in ...