Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, are more than just delightful treats; they are a portal into Japan’s illustrious past.

When deciding where to go in Japan, consider turning away from popular hotspots like Kyoto and Osaka and instead explore ...

Statue re-creations of an ancient dog breed modeled after fossilized remains excavated at the Makimuku ruins are now on ...

Yayoi Kusama is one of the world's most successful living artists, and we're taking a look back at her six-decade career.

A vital part of New York’s avant-garde art scene from the late 1950s to the early 1970s, Yayoi Kusama developed a distinctive style utilizing approaches associated with Abstract Expressionism, ...

Benesse Art Site Naoshima, a sprawling art constellation on three islands, adds a 10th museum by the star architect Tadao ...

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, a popular local Japanese streamer Ai Mogami was killed in Takadanobaba, a district in Shinjuku (Image via X/@notfound0637) On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, popular Japanese ...

The first five finishers from the Satsuki Sho (Japanese Two Thousand Guineas, G1) return to contest the June 1 Tokyo Yushun ...

Once polluted and suffering from depopulation, Naoshima has become Japan's hottest contemporary art enclave – and there are signs that life there may be finally rebounding.

From fascinating woodblock prints and beautiful landscape paintings to eye-catching sculptures, Japanese artists have created monumental pieces that have transformed the world of art. These famous ...

Faced with record high temperatures and ageing communities, event organisers are adapting to keep traditions alive.