They operate on the principal of wabi-sabi, which encourages appreciating simplicity and finding beauty in the worn, aged, ...

Since its inception, Kyotographie has gained international recognition and has expanded to include the emerging-artists ...

Tokyo style has always thrived in the balance between structure and whimsy, but this season, it’s striking a new chord—and it ...

Elsa Hosk has one of the dreamiest wardrobes. The supermodel has worked with an impressive cohort of designers and labels who ...

The real meaning of the Ghibli wave: the power of decency. Even in the wake of martial law declarations and a president’s ...

What are the hallmarks of a resilient, balanced, long-term happiness? Traditional Japanese wisdom offers insights.

The country’s aesthetics and inventions have spread far. It still remains a singular place.

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

Japanese cruiser bikes may not have the same cultural cache as a Harley-Davidson, but that doesn't mean they can't produce ...

A broad discussion has unfolded in Japan over whether AI‑generated images mimicking Studio Ghibli’s style—an effect dubbed “Ghiblification”—should be treated as copyright infringement.

Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe features Yoshi's Adventure, an omnimover ride that takes guests on a tour of the ...

when Japanese animation – known as anime – and a style of Japanese comics called manga became popular. Their narratives and aesthetics spoke to a country still reeling from devastation wrought by the ...