Karakami is woodblock printed ornamental paper displaying patterned motifs and designs with ancient significan…

Every food culture is challenged to find ways of transforming unpalatable, indigestible foods into nourishing,…

When I was producing calligraphic specimens of the words I particularly liked – the words like 「flame」, …

In Japan, masks ( and prayer!) have been the preferred mode of protection from sickness, allergies, colds and …

Welcome to an enlightening virtual videoexhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, showcasing the genius of…

The Portuguese missionaries and merchants who came to Japan late in the 16th century arrived by way of souther…

The word DOMBURI refers to both the deep ceramic dish and the food served in it. Typically a generous portion …

Welcome to an enlightening virtual videoexhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, showcasing the genius of…

Welcome to an enlightening virtual video exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, showcasing the genius o…

TSUYU (literally, “plum rain”) arrives in Japan every year as spring turns to summer. Weather is n…