Hey Dada,” my six-year-old says. “When did Japan start believing in Pokemon?” It’s day three of our journey through the land of the rising sun and we’re getting to the big questions.

Despite creating artworks in a primarily visual medium, artist Yuki Harada wants us to look beyond the visible. The Yamaguchi-born artist invites viewers to exercise their imaginations in works ...

In London, the Japanese multimedia artist and designer adds his own touches to important artworks from his country’s history. An installation view of “Japanese Art History à la Takashi ...

A new collaborative exhibition showcases 60 breathtaking pieces that were evacuated from the Odesa Museum of Western and Eastern Art Sonja Anderson Daily Correspondent The Brook, Frits Thaulow ...

Three paintings by Belgian artist Paul Delvaux that have not come to market in more than three decades will hit the auction block at Christie’s “Surreal Evening Sale” in London on March 5 ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan on Sunday launched a navigation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket, as the country seeks to have ...

The art of 'Hara Hachi Bu' In Japan, there's a centuries-old principle called Hara Hachi Bu, which means "eat until you are 80% full." This practice encourages people to stop eating before they ...

He had studied fine art in Egypt through the generosity of a cousin, and now he sought to make his dreams come true in New York City. But that didn't happen. Instead, he shared a bedroom with ...

The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, is now filled with art symbolizing longevity and prosperity to celebrate the new year. “Inviting Fortune: Auspicious ...

Los Angeles artist John Knuth has been setting fires for 20 years, in his paintings. He has painted hot orange flames in Mylar and enamel on wall-size canvases. He has covered a globe in red ...

Travel to Japan has never been more popular. Yet, while the country has an enviable amount of assets, most tourists only visit perennial favorites like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto and miss out on the ...

I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the favorable dollar-to-yen exchange rate, mild weather, and vibrant autumn foliage made it a great time to visit. With little ...