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TOKYO — The ancient martial art of Karate made its debut at the Summer Olympics in Japan this week. The sport was added as a nod to the country where it developed 700 years ago. There are two types of ...

“Female Kami” (circa 900s; Heian period, 794–1185), Japanese cypress with traces of color, 20 x 15.4 x 9.4 inches, Museum Yamato Bunkakan, Nara, Japan; designated Important Art Object (photo courtesy ...

In a world obsessed with perfection, glossy finishes, and curated Instagram lifestyles, the ancient Japanese philosophy of ...

Wander the pathways of holy pilgrimages, learn from ancient art forms and savour traditional cuisine in the region of Kansai, Japan’s cultural heartland. Kansai is home to many sacred sites such as ...

As one of the few benshi, or silent film narrators, still practicing the ancient Japanese art of silent film narration, Midori Sawato performed for an audience of more than 60 people at Boston ...

Floral designers Luu and Matsuba’s elegant offering offers a contemporary take on Ikebana, an ancient Japanese flower arranging tradition. The book is divided into sections covering Ikebana’s four ...