In Japan, calligraphy is more than just writing—it’s an art form that requires patience, focus, and respect for tradition.

Rickshaw from Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan Shodo (Calligraphy) at Cool Japan Center Shamisen performance at the Cool Japan Center I ...

Timothy O'Neill is an expert calligrapher whose work can be found in collections worldwide. His latest book, The Irish Art of ...

The Shigarakicho district of Koka, Shiga Prefecture, is famous for its production of Shigaraki pottery. Snake ornaments are ...

Now that summer has loosened its torrid grip, a trip to this outdoor museum in the western Tokyo suburbs is a perfect way to ...

The theme park Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in the city of Osaka announced on November 12 that it will open "Donkey Kong ...

Crafted to embody 'omotenashi', the new Lexus Boutique promises to take the experience of luxury to new heights, while ...

Guests experienced authentic Japanese culture, including a traditional rickshaw with drivers from Asakusa, Tokyo; a shamisen musical performance; having their names written in kanji (Chinese ...

Movie subtitles have been considered a uniquely Japanese custom. Although foreign films are also shown with vernacular ...

Created to honour Japan's long distance relay runners, this collection has yielded some of the most coveted pairs in the ...

Two dog breeds renowned for their uncanny smiles — the Lancashire heeler and the Samoyed — were pitted head-to-head in a ...