The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ("jewel steel"). Over three days and three nights, smelters using ancient techniques shovel ...

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows cleverly pits stealth against combat mechanics, offering players diverse playstyles. While players can opt for stealthy approaches with Naoe, Yasuke encourages direct ...

In Wajima, the heart of Japan's lacquerware tradition, Paul Carter meets a community determined to preserve their craft. From the intricate layering glossy lacquer to precision decoration ...

Studies of ancient Jomon sites in separate areas of Japan show that lifestyles of the people varied from region to region, contrary to the common belief that they were almost uniformly similar ...

An ancient type of fermented sushi called funazushi ... it more palatable to younger generations and food lovers visiting Japan from abroad. Funazushi, which has been served for centuries and ...