How Camellias evolved with the formation of the Japanese archipelago
The distribution of plants has been shaped by geological and climatic changes over time through repeated migration, ...
Sacai brings wild nostalgia to Paris Fashion Week
Sacai, Japan’s biggest fashion powerhouse, brought the wild side to Paris Fashion Week with a collection that reimagined ...
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Did Akira Toriyama Really Invent the "Chibi" Style?
There is debate over whether Akira Toriyama originated the now famous chibi style. So where did "chibi" get its start?
MAC’s ‘Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset’ calls on Spokane ties to Japan while connecting community further
Throughout its history, Spokane has had close ties to Japan.
Japan Once Dominated the Art Market. Is the Country Ready for a Comeback?
Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to ...
Sake Is Sacred in Japan — Here's Where to Sip at the Spiritual Source
Sake has a rich history complete with dragons and gods in ancient Japan. Today, the rice wine is still sacred and has UNESCO recognition for its intangible cultural heritage. Explore the rice wine in ...
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Japan's Mingei art movement is having a revival as it turns 100 years old
Japan's century-old Mingei, or folk art, movement celebrates the everyday work of anonymous artists. It stands in contrast to both fine arts and industrially mass-produced goods. And it's having a yet ...