Participating in an ancient Japanese tradition, sipping from a $25,000 antique bowl and even finding a bit of a 1970s “Austin Powers” vibe. All can be part of the experience at Gallery Okubo ...

Most Japanese households -- and most families of Japanese descent living in the United States -- still observe rituals that go back as far as the Edo period of the 17th century.

The secret lies in what Japanese garden designers have known for centuries: water features that combine movement and tranquility create an irresistible draw for wildlife.

Kyoto is a treasure house of ancient Japanese culture and arts, and in the Autumn its iconic gardens — some dating back five centuries — shine in the soft sunlight, making the city’s temples ...

Named after the ancient Greek goddess of the Earth, Gaia symbolizes creation, nourishment, and interconnectedness – values at ...

Though its skyscrapers get all the attention, New York City is a jewel box of hidden treasures. On a quiet stretch of East 69th Street, a tidy double carriage house contains a sanctuary that ...

The earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, wiped away the ancient Japanese village of Kesen. In the past decade, a small group of survivors has valiantly tried to rebuild the community, but a ...