Sumie Kaneko, a singer who plays the traditional Japanese instruments koto and shamisen, often performs wearing flashy dresses made of recycled kimonos. The idea of sustainability is deeply rooted in ...

You’ll want to know why a tiny macaque clutching a stuffed orangutan has sent people online into a frenzy. Punch‑kun was abandoned at birth, raised by zookeepers, and now carries his plush companion ...

Research using the Adult Attachment Interview suggests that individuals with earned secure attachment are not defined by ...

Finally, some rest in peace. What started as a quirky offering from a funeral home in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture has blossomed ...

Living in Japan in the early 2000s, Fralick fell in love with an Italian restaurant in the city of Shizuoka, where he ate Italian food, but with Japanese influences, like pastas made with uni and the ...

Why Japan’s traditional kimonos are making a fashion resurgence this year - A genuine silk kimono, which can last for more ...

Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools.

"Don't miss the matcha lava cake, because the name sells it short. It’s a soufflé of fusion flavor and an utter delight." ...

If you’re drawn to clean lines and pared-back palettes, The Wes Studio is worth bookmarking. Built around a “less but better” ...

The North Face is a globally recognized outdoor sporting goods brand. Less well known is that nearly all its products on sale in Japan are unique to the local market. Local partner Goldwin has given ...

Gardening might seem like a solo mission, spending all those glorious hours prepping soil, weeding, harvesting, and beyond.

French craftsmanship and Japanese minimalism meet inside this newly-built bespoke home on wheels, and both of them are equally out of reach for tiny living enthusiasts across America. It’s not just ...