KYOTO — Cacao beans with a thick coating of mitsu sugar syrup shine like jet-black gemstones.

Pickling is among the earliest techniques used to preserve food, and nearly every culture has its own distinctive take on it.

Both the incense, redolent of agarwood and Korean mint, and the finely ground potpourri, scented with notes such as myrrh and ...

The 2026 list reflects how global travel is evolving--where cultural richness, accessibility, infrastructure readiness, and traveler confidence intersect. From established tourism powerhouses to ...

The Japanese American National Museum stands out among cultural institutions by refusing to bend to President Trump’s attacks ...

Japanese journalist Shiori Ito's documentary, “Black Box Diaries,” has finally premiered in Japan after facing legal hurdles.

Marie Kondo reflects on some elements of Japanese culture—kintsugi, umami, the kyureki calendar—that have informed both her life and her work.

Saikyo Zuke, a traditional Japanese dish of fish marinated in sweet Saikyo miso. Learn its history & where to taste this ...

Each year, UNESCO recognizes culturally significant practices, traditions and customs. 2025's list includes weaving, handmade paper craftsmanship, yurt making, a genre of Cuban music and yodeling.

Everyday acts of care—tightening a loose hinge, patching up a wall, or simply moving a crate—may seem mundane. But a new ...

A remarkably intact pottery vessel dating back more than 10,000 years has been recovered from the depths of Lake Biwa, Japan, marking one of the oldest and most significant ceramic discoveries in ...

Launched in 2003, supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the lead sponsor, the DFA Awards ...