Please always refer to the latest government advice before booking travel and departing on any trip. Japan-based writer Ally Hongo finds treasured stories and lessons from Japan's craft masters and ...

The Dutch brought beer to Japan in the 1600’s, but it took a few centuries to catch on; Eventually, light, lager-like brews produced by Asahi, Kirin and Sapporo came to dominate and, for many, define ...

In Japan, a combination of lifestyle changes, urbanization, and a shrinking population is threatening the preservation of many of the traditional crafts for which the country is known. But over recent ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StyleLife Co., Ltd. which manages TokyoStore, a Japanese traditional crafts retailer, will hold a 15% off sale on all products from December 28, 2022, to January 8, 2023.

The promotion of traditional Japanese crafts has taken quite a blow since the onset of COVID-19. Most major trade fairs in Japan and overseas, such as Milan’s Salone del Mobile, Paris’ Maison & Objet ...

THINK of a Japanese beer: Kirin, Sapporo, Asahi. All mass-produced lagers. But isn’t there something strange about that? The Japanese are renowned for their devotion to craftsmanship and unique ...

'Japanese Tableware" at The Japan Folk Crafts Museum includes 150 pieces ranging from the 16th to 20th centuries — including pottery, porcelain and lacquerware from Japan, Korea and China — collected ...

In 2014, Japan surprised the world when connoisseur Jim Murray made his pick for “World Whiskey of the Year.” Rather than something Scottish, or Irish, Murray gave a nod to the Japanese Yamazaki ...