First emerging in Japan in the Asuka period of about 538 to 710 C.E., the intricate woodworking practice of kumiko has since spread worldwide. Once reserved for screens or inlaid panels in ...

The use of 14th-century Japan made for an excellent period piece, which was surprisingly ... occasion alongside his fellow pilots, Rei and Asuka. However, the Angels aren’t the only ones with ...

Historical displays provide insights into Edo period Japan's samurai culture and castle construction The area called ... having been mentioned in records dating back to the Asuka period (593–710), as ...

Romance is arguably the most influential genre in popular culture, and it has given the world some of ... Based on Natsu Hyūga and Touko Shino’s Japanese light novel series, ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ ...

In his cozy workshop behind his D.C. home, contemporary kumiko craftsman David Gootnick, a Craft Show featured artist, uses ...

From a night in Osaka to traditional Japanese sports days, the Japanese Student Association (JSA) at UW brings a chance to ...

Japan hopes ... 9 to nominate 22 Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological sites for inclusion on the UNESCO list, including tombs and ruins of palaces and temples dating to the Asuka Period (592-710).

It's scheduled to arrive just in time for its inaugural season, which will include visits to more than 30 destinations across Japan. Mapping data shows that Asuka III is in West Africa right now ...

The fourth installment of Billboard Japan's series exploring the trends and characteristics of MAJ will focus on the Best Vocaloid Culture Song entries. By Billboard Japan The inaugural MUSIC ...

In Japan, there is a unique, and cultural, solution to this problem: “sento running”. Sento are traditional public bathhouses in Japan, and they have a history dating back centuries.