Takehiro Masutomo explores how Japan’s “Run Ri” migrants—affluent Chinese professionals reshaping cities, schools, and markets—are fueling real estate spikes, cultural shifts, integration challenges, ...

Shibori tie-dyeing in Arimatsu dates to early in the Edo period (1603-1867), when the craft was devised as an industry in a village poor for growing crops.

International Evangelion fans get a huge update, not to mention a whole new way to celebrate their favorite anime franchise's ...

The Tokyo X Festival celebrates Japanese culture and traditions with a vibrant array of events, including tea ceremonies, ...

Japan is now a great time to visit with calm weather less crowd and easy entry. You can explore cherry blossoms temples ...

It can take more than a year to make a single razor-sharp katana. In Japan, business is booming for the few remaining smiths ...

I could've avoided several travel mistakes if I'd known about Japan's slipper etiquette and unspoken train rules before I ...

A new exhibition from the National Gallery of Victoria brings together over 70 fabulous garments of exquisite craftsmanship.

This multimodal route through the country’s Northern Alps is a great alternative to the similar journey around Mount Fuji — and one which attracts far fewer visitors.

Kimonos are deeply woven into the fabric of Japan’s cultural identity. Yet, the iconic garment is rarely worn now. Mostly relegated to formal occasions, kimonos are often kept for generations ...

Wearing a kimono needn't be a rare occurrence. Our guest Sheila Cliffe, originally from the UK, tells us how to enjoy the Japanese traditional garment, find affordable options, and embrace the ...

She had studied Japanese popular culture of the early twentieth century in university, through which she had developed a fondness for the bold designs and bright colors of kimonos from the period.