Thatched roofs were once a common sight in the Japanese countryside, but they started to disappear in the 1950s, when people ...

The traditional craft of hand-making paper, or Washi, is practised in three communities in Japan. The paper is made from fibres of the paper mulberry and used for letter writing and books, but also to ...

View of Howl's Moving Castle Replica inside the Valley of Witches area . Image via ghibli-park.jp, under policy of fair use The photographs reveal snippets of everyday life in these studios.

The area thrived, producing "tabi" socks and "hakama" skirts ... In 1972, Japan’s first line of jeans was made here. In Kurashiki’s traditional merchant town district is Denim Street, a ...

The first episode of the docu-series follows author and explorer Dan Buettner on a trip to Okinawa, Japan where viewers learn ...

Since 1997, the tea house has offered a tranquil escape into the world of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies in the Garden State. Owners Drew Hanson and Brandon Forsht invite visitors to ...

Senso-ji Temple, Asakua, Japan. Just a short train ride away is the historic district of Asakusa, where travelers can step back in time and explore the city’s more traditional side. The ...

Dog lovers, inspired by the links to Prince Shotoku, visit Darumaji for the traditional “Shichi ... The dogs were outfitted in Japanese-style “haori-hakama” full dress for men and the ...

This acknowledgement put the spotlight on this traditional Japanese cuisine and its emphasis on community cohesion, natural and seasonal ingredients and respect for nature through sustainable use ...

Award ceremony for 2021 Japan Traditional Craft Revitalization Contest was held on July 6, 2021, in which the very first Ronnie Prize was awarded to a winner from a group of ten finalists. Asia ...