This enchanting destination offers a deep dive into Japan’s history of art and cultural tapestry, featuring historic landmarks, traditional craftsmanship, and breathtaking vistas through a ...

Hajime Sorayama was born in 1947 in Imabari, Japan, and is best known for his futuristic and hyper-realistic works that blend traditional Japanese art with Western aesthetic. He started his career as ...

Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. Dating back to ...

Based on The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, an ancient Japanese folktale, it reflects traditional Japanese art styles and explores themes of life, nature, and destiny with cultural references to the ...

with super seasonal items and even traditional desserts. If you’re a lover of Japanese fare, chances are you’re familiar with executive chef Alex Yu and his legacy at Sydney’s Sokyo. With an ethos ...

As a result, they powerfully embody the sexuality typical of the Edo period, combined with a peculiar brand of eroticism unique to the artist's hand. Yamaguchi's style has also been said to combine ...

Prints produced during this period are known as Nishiki-e (brocade pictures), a term for the polychrome prints made from cut wood blocks to which bright colours are applied to satisfy the exotic taste ...

Children in Japan's central prefecture of Shizuoka have learned from the elderly in the local community about the traditional way of catching eels. An elementary school in Shimoda City held a two ...