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5 ‘KonMari’ tips on what to do with unwanted stuffMarch 21, 2019NEW YORK--World-renowned tidying expert Marie Kondo is sparking joy among shoppers feeling the urge to clean out their homes. But once you master the Japanese organizing expert's novel approach to de-cluttering,
Troupe to revive Edo Period magic lantern show, origin of animeMarch 21, 2019Where did anime originate?Magic lanterns, of course. Edo Utsushi-e, a once popular form of entertainment using portable wooden lanterns to project color images and--seemingly magically--give movement to
Kaiseki, Straight Up With a TwistMarch 20, 2019NEW YORK--Before I tell you about the seasonally attuned courses chef Hiroki Odo prepares at his new and virtuosic kaiseki restaurant, Odo, I want to tell you about some that he does not prepare. At two
Through the lens of Ai Iwane, images that have a searing impactMarch 19, 2019A photographer who trained her lens on close cultural bonds between Japanese-Americans in Hawaii and people living in Fukushima Prefecture is the winner of this year’s prestigious Kimura Ihei Photography
Tokyo fashion week kicks off, with Fukushima crafts in spotlightMarch 19, 2019One of Japan's best-known fashion galas kicked off March 18, featuring outfits inspired by the traditional crafts of Fukushima Prefecture created by internationally renowned designer Junko Koshino. About
There’s only 3 of these cups, so catch a glimpse while you canMarch 18, 2019Each of them is only 12 centimeters across, but inside is a galaxy aglow with stars. The only three existing centuries-old Yohen Tenmoku tea bowls in Japan will go on display separately at exhibitions in
Tokushima site is Japan’s oldest mine, newfound artifacts suggestMarch 17, 2019ANAN, Tokushima Prefecture--Ruins found here indicate Japan began mining more than five centuries earlier than thought, and make this southern city home to its oldest mine, officials said. Earthenware fragments,
Donald Keene's Kyoto hermitage was no home for a hermitMarch 16, 2019KYOTO--Donald Keene spent his final days in Tokyo, but in his early 30s, the “Muhinjuan” hermitage here was home sweet home for the renowned scholar of Japanese literature. “I thought the house and its environment
Warmer weather should bring on earlier cherry blossom seasonMarch 15, 2019Sakura viewing season will begin early across Japan this year thanks to warmer weather than usual, starting with the first cherry blossoms in bloom in the Shikoku and Kyushu regions from March 18. Cherry
Craftsmanship in Tohoku makes comeback due to eco-friendlinessMarch 14, 2019Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region is seeing a revival in traditional techniques and products that are more eco-friendly and “warm” than the machines that were replacing them. Some of the skills and goods
4 foreigners in Tokyo give honest opinions of life in the capitalMarch 14, 2019With more than 550,000 foreigners living in Tokyo, up 40 percent compared with five years ago, The Asahi Shimbun held a round-table with four to discuss what life in the capital is like for them. The four
Cat-themed dolls occupy historical theater for Hina Matsuri festivalMarch 11, 2019IIZUKA, Fukuoka Prefecture--Suspend belief for a second and imagine that cats from all over the world have taken over a playhouse to celebrate the traditional Hina Matsuri doll festival. That's the premise
CRAFTED IN TOKYO: Yoshihara’s white rabbit candy creations popular as giftsMarch 11, 2019Editor’s note: This series showcases cool and special souvenirs made in Japan’s capital of Tokyo, formerly known as Edo. * * *When he was small, Takahiro Yoshihara was intrigued by the intricate candies
CGI revives Himeji Castle’s long-lost garden, lavish palaceMarch 7, 2019HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Through the magic of computer-generated imagery, Himeji Castle’s long-lost magnificent garden and dazzling palace have been brought back to life in vibrant colors after almost
Review: A Family Divide Haunts Heart-Rending ‘Suicide Forest’March 5, 2019NEW YORK--If there is a way to write about Kristine Haruna Lee’s vivid, haunted “Suicide Forest” without mentioning the ending, I don’t know what it is. Because when the fourth wall breaks, this nightmare-vision
Illustrated ninja guide aimed at tourists sneaks onto shelvesMarch 4, 2019IGA, Mie Prefecture--A researcher at Mie University has published an introductory ninja guide in English featuring anime illustrations and key information on the feudal-era covert agents. "An Introduction
Rare find sheds light on ancient exchanges with Asian continentFebruary 26, 2019KASUGA, Fukuoka Prefecture--An anchor-shaped object found by a group of researchers here may provide a clue to exchanges between Japan and neighboring nations during the Yayoi Pottery Culture period (300
Brazilian e-racer blazes to finish for 1st-ever Gran Turismo crownFebruary 23, 2019A 20-year-old Brazilian e-sports racer was crowned the first Gran Turismo (GT) champion in Monaco last autumn, describing the secret of his success as "a synergy between reality and virtual reality. "Top
Precious swords go on display at Kasuga Taisha shrine exhibitionFebruary 22, 2019NARA--Legendary swords forged in the Heian Period (794-1185) and later, housed in Kasuga Taisha, are on display at an exhibition at the shrine’s museum here through March 24. The two-part “Seimei no Bi:
How My Southeast LA Culture Got to JapanFebruary 21, 2019I grew up in southeast Los Angeles, the son of an African-American father and Mexican mother, and the concept of identity is a theme that has been central to my life and a thread that weaves through many

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