When it comes to looking for a moment of reflection and recalibration, it’s worthwhile to reexamine some of the philosophies and practices rooted in one of the world’s oldest cultures: Japan ... “Even ...

The negatives are that it costs a lot of money to refurbish an old house in Japan ... available. People don't speak a lot of English Despite the prevalence of Western culture and a push to ...

A group of governors is aiming to have Japan’s hot spring culture added to Unesco’s intangible cultural heritage list in 2028, to bring recognition to the importance of the centuries-old ...

Japan's century-old Mingei, or folk art, movement celebrates the everyday work of anonymous artists. It stands in contrast to ...