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.

Discover the art of crafting elegant wedding rings using the ancient Japanese Mokume Gane technique in this detailed tutorial. This unique method, used for over 300 years to create stunning sword ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...