When it comes to Japanese clothing, the first thing that comes to mind is the iconic kimono, often adorned with stylish floral motifs and deeply rooted in history, influenced by the Chinese Tang ...

We ventured out of the hotel in search of some dinner, only to find ourselves in another bar (whoops!) This time, the ...

Mt. Mihara is an active volcano on a nearby island with a fascinating history, superb seafood, hot spring baths, and ...

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of Washington’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing more than 1.5 million ...

The Dodgers’ trip to Tokyo is about to feel less like a baseball series and more like a movie premiere. Japanese fans are ...

In 2009, he wrote his first short film ... costumes for the Scottish weather. "We had kimono costumes but not the kind I would wear in Japanese cinema," he says. "This had a lot of pieces and ...

In 2009, he wrote his first short film, Man on a Motorcycle ... adjusted his traditional costumes for the Scottish weather. "We had kimono costumes but not the kind I would wear in Japanese cinema," ...

Osaka Castle, endless shrines, and temples that make it onto just about every travel guide. And look, if it’s your first time ...

Six Japanese macaques standing erect on leashes ... On the main outdoor stage, a male macaque in a kimono struck macho poses and leaped over high hurdles. Soon it was time to line up at the ...

In short? The perfect place to recharge ... After 15 years in Tokyo, she now lives in the old kimono textile district of Kyoto. She writes about Japanese culture, design, architecture, hotels ...

Staying in a ryokan was such a cool experience, and we got everything we wanted out of it: Delicious meals, a restful break, ...