'The first exhibition of its kind': The art of 'Young Poland' on display in Japan
Works by Polish artists from the 19th and 20th centuries are on display for the first time at the National Museum of Modern ...
When Sneakers Become Art
A traditional Japanese sewing technique called sashiko, taught to victims of a 2011 disaster, has sparked a business creating ...
Hiroshi Yoshimura’s environmental music is enchanting a new generation
During his lifetime, Yoshimura remained a relatively obscure figure to those outside Japan. In recent years, his global audience has grown significantly.
Some of the nicest gardens in Tokyo are hidden behind hotels
As far back as the 14th century, the lush backyard of the contemporary Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo was called Tsubakiyama, or ...
The American Picture Book’s Unsung Parent: Japan
Missing for decades from the Anglophile version of its origin story was another great visual narrative tradition, of the East ...
Step Into Takashi Kuribayashi’s Steam-Filled Underground Installation
On the outskirts of Otsunomiya, Japan, Takashi Kuribayashi is redefining the boundaries between contemporary art and ...
The best Japanese restaurants in London, from Koya to Roka
From sushi and sashimi to teriyaki and tempura, Ben McCormack selects his 16 favourites in the capital for Japanese ...
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Tokyo's Most Revered Shrine Is Surrounded By 100,000 Trees Amid Japan's Chaotic Capital Cityscape
Built in 1920, this revered Shinto shrine in Tokyo sees around 3 million visitors every year. Despite this, it's an oasis of ...