Discover 15 unique Japanese foods beyond sushi and ramen — from Kanazawa's duck stew Jibuni to fermented Funazushi and grilled Gohei Mochi. A regional food guide for curious travelers.

Floral decals, gingham prints, and a very cool Pucci manicure—49 nail art designs that everyone will be wearing this spring.

Sparkling dust drifted across the runway inside the Carrousel du Louvre on Friday as Issey Miyake showcased its fall and winter designs in Paris. Designer Satoshi Kondo unveiled a collection of ...

Abstract: This paper presents a novel tree detection method for plantation forests using drone LiDAR data. By focusing on the understory structure and utilizing point clouds containing tree trunks, we ...

Located on the Sea of Japan coast in the historic Hokuriku region, Fukui Prefecture is perhaps less well-known to international travellers than other destinations in Japan, but it boasts a rich ...

Ressence teamed up with Japanese artist Terumasa Ikeda to give its unique mechanical watch a neon sci-fi look using natural ...

From golden joinery to reinforced stitching, these traditional techniques will make you rethink your relationship with the things you own ...

From Coco Sung to Nan Wei, Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2026 recognises the unique perspectives of these artists from Asia.

The San’in region, comprising the Tottori and Shimane prefectures, is a natural haven for those seeking a side of Japan without the crowds.

The 2026 jury will be chaired by the Loewe Foundation president Sheila Loewe and includes leading figures from the design, architecture and museum worlds – Frida Escobedo, Deyan Sudjic and Patricia ...

Tourists travelling to Japan will no longer be able to sit the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test in the country from 2026, according to the organisations that administer the exam, The Japan Times ...