Premium Samurai Swords of 2024 The katana is one of the most iconic weapons in history, known for its beauty, craftsmanship, ...

Are you usually the one gleefully collecting angbaos or doing the not-so-gleeful giving? Either way, we can all agree that the highlight of this tradition (other than the cash inside) is admiring the ...

Japanese curry rice does not spring to mind as an obvious example, which is a shame because Japanese curry is unique in its approach and appeal. Japanese curry, or “kare” (カレー) in Japanese, is a ...

Easy and Simple Pongal Kolam Ideas 2025: Pongal is a vibrant and significant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in southern states of India, specifically in Tamil Nadu, marking the harvest season and ...

The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s preliminary magnitude at 6.8. The Japan Meteorological Agency said it had an intensity of lower 5 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7. The quake began at ...

A European twist on furoshiki, Japanese wrapping cloth, is opening up a new world of wrapping as sustainability trends revive the traditional practice. Anna Papai-Vonderviszt, 40, a furoshiki designer ...

A slender-framed bamboo chair, electrolytically coloured steel furniture and tiles pigmented with micro-algae feature in this roundup of products exhibited at Designtide Tokyo. Designtide Tokyo, a ...

With international cinema becoming more and more accessible through streaming platforms, Japanese films have garnered global recognition for their cultural richness and refreshing storytelling ...

Come the end of the year in Japan, there’s a rush on cleaning services, straw decorations and boxed osechi ryōri (traditional New Year’s cuisine). But over the past few years, a new item has ...

The AI design features unusual and efficient, circuity patterns. Credit: Tori Repp/Fotobuddy Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing wireless chip design by drastically reducing costs and cutting ...