Kumiko emerged in the Asuka era between about 600 and 700 C.E. and eschews nails in favor of perfectly cut pieces that notch ...

The world's largest wooden structure has been completed. Aptly named the Grand Ring, it takes the form of a massive circular ...

From learning to carve woodblocks or make pottery, to observing artisans at work, tourists can help sustain and revive these ...

In his cozy workshop behind his D.C. home, contemporary kumiko craftsman David Gootnick, a Craft Show featured artist, uses the raw material of his practice: a five-foot-long, two-inch-thick plank of ...

More artists in Asia have started working with fiber, but it remains an underrated medium, according to curator Takahashi ...

Well-cared for since 1995, the nine quilts are all rectangular, about two feet by three feet in size, and they contain eight ...

Periods including “fish emerge from the ice” in mid-February and “rainbows hide” in late November offer a framework for ...

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

Noh, a type of traditional Japanese theater, has been performed for 650 years, since the Muromachi period (1336-1573). Zeami, who perfected the art, taught that the most important element of noh is ...

GU will offer a new line of Pokemon Pixel Art shirts and apparel featuring creatures from the popular RPG series. The new line will go on sale in Japan from April 25, 2025. The Pokemon Pixel Art ...

Japan is drawing fresh attention for the opportunities posed by its relatively affordable prices despite strong demand from domestic collectors. "When asked where Asia's largest art market is ...

Justin Rose fired a scorching 7-under-par 65 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Masters, three strokes clear of a trio led by defending champion Scottie Scheffler. Rose flirted with ...