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Subhash K Jha, in this installment of Thus day that Year, revisits Aparna Sen’s The Japanese Wife as it touches 15 years ...
The images shot by Yuriko Takagi provide a first glimpse of the collection, due to be unveiled in Kyoto on April 15.
The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the ...
The results are on display starting today as part of Milan Design Week at the atmospheric 17th-century atelier of Osanna ...
For illustrator and fiber artist Tomoko Kubo, the hiragana lettering system sparked a playful, ongoing series of embroideries ...
Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival is set for Saturday at the Hot Springs Convention Center, marking the first time it has not been held on a Sunday.
Discover how Japan's Akiya homes are transformed into vibrant spaces, preserving heritage while adapting to modern needs.
As part of the Abu Dhabi Festival 2025, this year’s event brings two days of fun, culture, and sushi for thought, all while celebrating Japan as the Festival’s country of honour. Umm Al Emarat Park ...
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government held the final round of two key fashion competitions -- Next Fashion Designer of Tokyo 2025 (NFDT) and Sustainable Fashion Design Award 2025 (SFDA) -- on Saturday, ...
Nik Ahmad Kashfi is cleaning up Kota Bharu while inspiring others to treat cleanliness as a shared responsibility.
Japan is not often associated with quilting in the popular imagination. In reality, however, artists have been blending fundamental quilting methods with traditional aesthetics for decades. These ...
Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...