By living in a small New York City apartment — a one-bedroom that I converted to two—I’ve learned to Tetris my family’s belongings into cabinets and closets just so to make things fit. Still, it’s not ...

Samurai swords, also known as katana, hold a special place in the history and culture of Japan. Step into the world of the ...

"The traditional Japanese Shiribasami Tsugi joint is created, showcasing a key technique in Japanese woodworking. This joint involves mortise and tenon cuts at an angle, with wedge-shaped wood pieces ...

A new exhibition spotlights a trio who pushed the boundaries of American art and illustrated the experiences of World War II ...

What kind of relationship did Japanese people and animals have during the early modern Edo period (1603–1868)? An exhibition ...

"Easy Japanese news in translation" will be published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (Mainichi/Saki Hidaka) November 7 was Ritto, one of the 24 solar calendar terms. On the traditional ...

HONG KONG — CNN's 'Artisans,' a TV show that explores the world of artisans and craftsmanship, examined the craftspeople who ...

A pub in a Scottish seaside town has been put on the market for sale. The sale of the freehold is described as “rarely available” investment opportunity with a sitting tenant in place.

Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant brand brings upscale conveyor belt sushi concept Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera to Houston ...

Swords in Demon Slayer are one of the most crucial aspects about every character. The color of each sword is directly related to the breathing style and identity of the character. Thus, by looking ...

NIKKO, Tochigi Prefecture--A special exhibition that brings together some of the nation’s finest swords is being held ... a special consultant for Japanese arms and armor at the Metropolitan ...

A man who was arrested outside Parliament after arriving at the front gate wearing armour and wielding samurai swords has ...