Here are five surprising ways the Japanese cherish nature every day. Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, is all about immersing yourself in a forest environment to feel better. It involves walking slowly ...

The images shot by Yuriko Takagi provide a first glimpse of the collection, due to be unveiled in Kyoto on April 15.

Once I am up on the tatami – and now officially “inside” the home – the first of Shimokawa’s gentle architectural ambushes is ...

Sakura means cherry blossoms in Japanese and these beautiful pink and white flowers symbolize spring and a time of renewal ...

Archaeologists rediscover Ichijodani, a formidable stronghold that flourished amid medieval Japan’s brutal power struggles ...

The shinobi moves like silk on the night wind, perched atop a temple roof overlooking a heavily guarded castle. Below, over ...

Raden, a decorative lacquerware technique, uses the glimmering inner layer of shells. The inlay appears to float ...

With a new monograph publishing this month, the Japanese designer, at 83, discusses his pioneering technique, lifelong ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

By deepening ties with Buddhist nations and revitalizing its own Buddhist heritage, India continues to reinforce its role as ...

On Monday (March 24), the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed that the 2025 cherry blossom season has officially begun in ...

Explore top hotels in Kyoto like Six Senses and Banyan Tree to witness sakura season with scenic views and unbeatable cultural access.