“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

The five covers of T’s annual Culture issue — which this year is devoted entirely to Japan and its outsize cultural influence ...

Once I am up on the tatami – and now officially “inside” the home – the first of Shimokawa’s gentle architectural ambushes is triggered: “1,950mm high,” beams the 42-year-old architect, raising his ...

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In addition to the eye-catching architecture of the pavilions, the Osaka Expo will host “National Days” celebrating each of the participating countries throughout the expo’s run.

Sixteen exclusive villas scatter throughout a preserved two-acre Edo-period Japanese garden, creating traditional experiences impossible at conventional hotels. Personal attendants coordinate ...

It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with the community and a fantastic way to dive into Kyoto beyond the usual tourist ...

“The inner palace courtyard is among the most exquisite architecture I have ... sailed his U.S. fleet into Edo Bay, and Einstein was deeply impressed by Japanese culture, even when he didn ...

Built in 1854 during the Edo Period, Iwaso offers stunning tatami ... of wooden eaves gently curving upwards are an icon of Japanese architecture and shouldn't be missed. Another must-see is ...

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