Chalkboard art transforms school blackboards into vibrant artistic spaces. This art form has been gaining popularity in Japan ...

Kumiko emerged in the Asuka era between about 600 and 700 C.E. and eschews nails in favor of perfectly cut pieces that notch ...

She’s the reluctant icon of generations of street artists: photojournalist Martha Cooper became a cult figure after her 1984 ...

From learning to carve woodblocks or make pottery, to observing artisans at work, tourists can help sustain and revive these ...

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

Sibling animation studios MAPPA and Contrail produced an anime short titled "Kikasete Hoshii Kimi no Koto" (Tell Me About Yourself), which started streaming on the official YouTube channel of Tokyo's ...

Well-cared for since 1995, the nine quilts are all rectangular, about two feet by three feet in size, and they contain eight ...

The pad extends the living area of the revived 90-year-old residence, now a flexible art space with original windows and ...

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

Noh, a type of traditional Japanese theater, has been performed for 650 years, since the Muromachi period (1336-1573). Zeami, who perfected the art, taught that the most important element of noh is ...

GU will offer a new line of Pokemon Pixel Art shirts and apparel featuring creatures from the popular RPG series. The new line will go on sale in Japan from April 25, 2025. The Pokemon Pixel Art ...

Japan is drawing fresh attention for the opportunities posed by its relatively affordable prices despite strong demand from domestic collectors. "When asked where Asia's largest art market is ...