With a focus on less is more and the power of negative space, this Japanese philosophy can bring a mysterious beauty to your ...

(scroll down for syllabus and links to images and suggested readings) Description: Japan can be characterized as a nation of complex, even contradictory, cultural inclinations. At times, foreign ideas ...

I spent 20 years overseas introducing the beauty of Japan’s artisanal culture to people,” Ishii says. “I re-recognized that ...

Known as a masterpiece that elucidates Japanese aesthetics from the perspective of light and dark, his work continues to be read overseas as an excellent introduction to Japanese culture.

But a look back at Japanese history shows that men have used cosmetic products for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics in Japan.

It’s official — Japan’s kafunshō (hay fever) season has arrived earlier than ever. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported that cedar pollen was detected in the city on Jan. 8 ...