Since long before the rest of the world caught on to their appeal, tangy, pickled ingredients have been a staple in many of ...

With its muted shine, brass is often strongly associated with practical items such as architectural hardware. However, brass ...

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin poses with the 2025 White House Christmas ornament​, seen both front and back, in front of a display of White House china, Thursday, April ...

Historic kimono purveyor Yamato has enlisted its Yamato Lab team and the manufacturers at Tailor Toyo to reinterpret its ...

Japan's pacifist identity is changing fast. Once bound by Article 9 of its constitution, the country is now ramping up military spending, acquiring long-range missiles, and redefining its role in ...

Bush, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi ... White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin ...

You’ll have to find them all around the map as you explore Japan. You’ll find Tea Master ... You’ll find them at specific ornament merchants, and they each sell for 125 mon.

Designed by Japanese toy company ... if you want a slice of the action but don't fancy the price tag, uncanny ornaments have been spotted on the shelves of HomeSense, starting at just £15.

As the era of warfare came to an end, the workshop shifted its focus to ornaments and crafts ... environment rarely found elsewhere in Japan, artists can refine their skills for up to three ...

However, brass also is used to make sculptures and ornaments, and its texture increases the depth of its color over time, giving it an antique quality. An alloy made from copper and zinc, brass is ...