When I was a kid, I was fascinated by a traditional katana my grandfather had brought home from Japan in 1945. Years later, I ...

POCATELLO – Artifacts that share a part of Black history in the Gate City are now on display for the community to witness.

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

The film, which won Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Costume Design, starts off as a samurai epic before burrowing deeper into something more Shakespearean. The result is a visually ...

Osaka is in the middle of a hotel boom leading up to the World Expo, which takes place between April and October 2025. One of ...

A fence gate is a surprisingly effective place to show off your style to the whole neighborhood. Here are 13 unique ideas to ...

Next, Naito shows us a thick, dark wooden hook for hanging pots and kettles over a hearth, the symbolic center of home and family life in Japanese farmhouses. NAITO: (Through interpreter) As cooking ...

Tō-ji Temple (Kyoto): Featuring Japan’s tallest wooden pagoda, Tō-ji Temple is surrounded by about 200 stunning cherry trees, creating a mesmerizing scene. You can also enjoy cherry blossom views ...

In December, traditional Japanese methods of making shochu, sake and other alcoholic beverages were added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. “I’m honored to be involved in the production ...