The kimono is one of the most recognizable forms of national dress, wielding its influence in fashion, art and media. At the ...

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In the foreground a group of young Japanese men and women (possibly high ... shop which has a display of fish banners (wind socks). A woman (left) wearing traditional dress, including a kimono, obi ...

Third-generation Japanese American artists process the impact of incarceration on their parents' generation and their lives afterward in “Resilience — A Sansei Sense of Legacy" at the Illinois ...

The Commerce Ministry is showcasing Thai culture and products in the Japanese capital through innovative initiatives ...

As well as sake, the traditional Japanese brewing processes recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity can be used to make drinks like shōchū and awamori, and the seasoning ...

From a sky-high urban sanctuary in Osaka to an ancient garden oasis in Kyoto, two luxury hotels showcase Japan's striking ...

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And I'm not saying she's an unattractive woman, but she's not beauty, by any stretch of the imagination." [October 2007] "I really understand beauty. And I will tell you, she's not — I do own ...

Rice harvests produce straw, a natural byproduct of the dried grain. Traditionally, the material could be used for a wide variety of objects from tatami mats to food wrappers to carrier bags. Many of ...

Discover Tokyo’s best local eateries, hidden gems, and cultural hacks to enjoy the city authentically without overspending.

“In those days, a Japanese woman playing like Bud Powell was something very new. So all the press, the attention, wasn’t because I was authentic. It was because I was strange.” While no doubt the ...