Missing for decades from the Anglophile version of its origin story was another great visual narrative tradition, of the East ...

Japan left as indelible a mark on the world of publishing and art as Tsutaya Juzaburo (1750–1797). A masterful entrepreneu ...

Ahead of a record-breaking travel boom, the capital’s best stays fuse futuristic comforts with artisanal touches—proof that Japanese hospitality is constantly being reimagined.

Self-confessed melancholic geek Murakami, famed for his blend of classical and pop art, and numerous collaborations with the ...

The Philbrook Museum’s Samurai exhibit showcases 80 pieces of armor, offering a glimpse into the art and history of Japan’s warrior class.

The Joyo Historical Materials Museum in Mito is holding an exhibition ... 1803, during the late Edo Period (1603-1867). When locals looked at the strange boat, they saw windows in its upper ...

With the cherry blossoms’ ephemeral beauty immortalized in art and literature for centuries, there's plenty of artworks to ...

Get ready for the opening of Takanawa Gateway City, a vibrant new development just a few steps from Takanawa Gateway Station in Tokyo. Spearheaded by JR East, this urban project is a new platform ...

Going to Israel amid an ongoing geo-political disturbance in the region after October 2023, naturally was a matter of concern to family members and friends but for me it was an opportunity to explore ...