Tag: Traditional Japanese Arts
Meet One of the Few Non-Japanese Licensed Kimono Stylists in Japan
Based in Japan: Kara Harris on the exam that made her cry, opening a shop in Asakusa and her mission to make kimono fit everyone
A Guide to Trying Traditional Japanese Crafts in Japan
From kintsugi to knife sharpening, here's where to learn the traditional crafts still shaping Japan today
Things to Do in Tokyo in July 2026
Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo events happening this month
Traditional Japanese Performing Arts
A guide to the major styles of Japanese Performing Arts
The Art of Japanese Handmade Jewelry
Hayakawa’s beautiful crafts
Based in Japan: Inside Rakugo With Katsura Sunshine
Translating Japan’s Traditional Comedic Storytelling
8 Art Events in Tokyo To Visit This Spring
Fill your calendar with these must-see art exhibitions
Why Do So Many Japanese Love Stories End in Double Suicide?
How a trope lasted from its birth in theatre to its role in anime
Inside the Life of a Kabuki Actor
Kabuki actor Monnosuke on the art of becoming someone else
Your Essential Sumo Wrestling Vocabulary Guide
Ready to wrestle? Prepare for the upcoming sumo tournament with this sumo wrestling vocabulary guide and master the essential lingo and must-know moves.
Japanese Color Theory: How Japan Sees Color Differently
What a thousand years of Japanese color tradition can teach us about the way we see
Exploring Japanese Traditional Incense and the Art of Kodo
Yoshimi Higuchi and the spirit of incense
Teshima: Not Just Another Island
From overgrowth to island icon, a restored 1943 residence becomes a beacon for community revival
New Year’s Resolutions in Japan: Try New Year’s “Precedents”
How Japan’s “Firsts” Remind Us To Start the Year With Intention
How To Choose And Use Furoshiki
Japan’s original eco bags
Ski, Reflect and Reconnect: A Winter Temple Retreat at Kakurinbo
Recharge your body and mind after a ski trip with a serene temple stay in Minobu
How to Make an Autumn Ikebana
Beginner tips for nageirebana
The Ultimate Koi Appreciation Guide
Where and how to admire Tokyo's prettiest swimming art
Ukai: The Ancient Japanese Art of Cormorant Fishing
Witness Japan’s 1,300-year-old spectacle of cormorant fishing in Gifu
Why Wooden Architecture Is Making a Comeback in Japan
The “woodification” of Japanese skyscrapers is a testament to innovation and offers hope for a greener construction industry
Minobusan Experiences: Helicopter Ride, Temple Stay, Food and More
Sleep where monks once meditated, carve your own Daruma, and bike around Mt. Fuji
The International Hokusai Club Brings Edo-Era Art to a Global Stage
How a new cultural initiative is spotlighting Hokusai’s legacy and launching global exhibitions to share his impact