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 ...

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

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

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 ...

A new building inspired by an ancient Japan palace was recently completed here at Manyo Botanical Garden on the grounds of ...

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

Amid this growing concern, one ancient remedy from Japan has resurfaced with remarkable promise. A Natural Breakthrough Rooted in Ancient Japanese Culture Neuro-Thrive is a cognitive enhancement ...

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