KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...

Nik Ahmad Kashfi is cleaning up Kota Bharu while inspiring others to treat cleanliness as a shared responsibility.

Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...

Japan is not often associated with quilting in the popular imagination. In reality, however, artists have been blending fundamental quilting methods with traditional aesthetics for decades. These ...

When you're visiting Kyoto with kids, be sure to read this detailed Kyoto with kids itinerary for 2 days (or more). Don't ...

Sanrio's Hello Kitty oozes elegance and refinement in a new limited-edition doll release, inspired by Edo's long history of ...

One of the most unforgettable experiences was visiting the temples in Japan. My favorite memory was waking up early to stroll through Kyoto's crisp ... to fit an authentic kimono, a daruma doll ...

Vox Populi, Vox Dei is a daily column that runs on Page 1 of The Asahi Shimbun. Tokyo’s first officially observed cherry ...

The artist, who was just awarded the Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2025, considers her body as a vessel for memories ...

The staff made us feel comfortable and soon after we were all settled and ready to indulge in their delicacies, Muskaan, the manager, explained the season of Sakura blossoms in Japan and how they've ...

We ventured out of the hotel in search of some dinner, only to find ourselves in another bar (whoops!) This time, the bartender, Sam, wandered over to say hello, and, learning it was our honeymoon, ...