The art of Japan’s Edo period is undeniably beautiful, influencing creators across the centuries. Japanese artist Katsushika ...

If you’re after a truly immersive, hands-on dining experience with world-class Wagyu and cocktails that double as dessert, ...

Japanese geisha are taking to the stage in Tokyo for the weeklong Azuma Odori festival. This year marks the centenary of the annual event, which has carried on a tradition despite dwindling numbers.

The geishas glide with measured steps across a wooden stage, offering a glimpse of a long-misunderstood tradition that is ...

The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of ...

There’s plenty to do and its convenient if you are visiting other cities in Japan and are maybe only staying in Kyoto ... This temple reflects the opulence of this period, housing Kano paintings and a ...

Japan’s geisha culture has long fascinated me – this ancient art form has always seemed so exotic and mysterious, so I was excited to take a peek behind the paper screen during a visit to Kyoto.

(Japanese original by Hideyuki Yamada, Morioka Bureau) Gist of Yamura's remarks on geisha recruitment - "When ... individuals are not appreciated; the art of senior performers is remarkable." ...

Once a place where talented geisha performed music ... Tumblers printed with age-old kaga yuzen techniques (\3200) Traditional culture, art, and handicrafts from Edo Japan still thrive in Kanazawa.

The term “Geisha” translates to “art person” or “artisan,” reflecting their status as highly trained performers. The profession emerged in the 18th century during the Edo period, a time when ...

Tradition and innovation often seem to exist at opposite ends of the spectrum. Yet, as technology reshapes every aspect of modern life, even deeply rooted cultural practices are finding ways to adapt.

Born in 1899, she arrived in America from Hokkaido, Japan, with her family as a girl in 1908. She studied art in San Francisco in the 1920s, and when her paintings were exhibited in 1929 ...