The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of stability, the need for them faded, forcing these warriors to find a new way of ...

In an era when connecting with nature has become more vital than ever, a centuries-old Japanese garden element is making ...

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I opted for a medium in all of the following items based on the size guide and the fact that as a Japanese brand, I’ve found that Uniqlo tends to fit a little smaller than clothing from most North ...

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(Image courtesy of "Jomon Zine" editor-in-chief Akihide Mochizuki) TOKYO -- Three artifacts described as "dogu" earthenware figurines from Japan's ancient Jomon period were removed from the Agency ...

First emerging in Japan in the Asuka period of about 538 to 710 C.E., the intricate woodworking practice of kumiko has since spread worldwide. Once reserved for screens or inlaid panels in ...

I wanted to make a point of placing the monsters within the daily life of Tokyo,” says the photographer Tess Ayano, who spent ...

From Rei Kawakubo to Yohji Yamamoto, the country’s fashion pioneers continue to revolutionize global style. Here and below are some of the Japanese avant-garde designers, photographed for T over ...

The entry of Japanese fashion brands into South Korea is ongoing. Interest in Japanese culture and fashion, which had stalled due to the 'No Japan' movement and the impact of COVID-19, has revived ...