Ise Jingu — the most revered Shinto shrine in Japan — is knocked down and rebuilt from scratch, a tradition that has been ...

In his new memoir Things Become Other Things, photographer and essayist Craig Mod contemplates the power of a long walk to ...

Located near Kyoto, Uji is famous for its high-quality green tea production. The region's pleasant climate and fertile soil ...

In an era when connecting with nature has become more vital than ever, a centuries-old Japanese garden element is making ...

Hidden beneath the waters surrounding Japan’s Yonaguni island are the towering ruins of a 10,000-year-old city built by a ...

The ancient tradition of women free diving for shellfish can still be seen in Japan’s unspoilt Shima Peninsula.

For centuries, its sleek yet lethal design has held great sway over Westerners’ minds and hearts alike. While most commonly associated with Japanese samurai culture and ancient Japan traditions, its ...

A photo exhibit featuring traditional Japanese tattoo art, called "American Irezumi" is coming to San Francisco's Main Library in October, featuring the work of San Jose tattoo artist Takahiro ...

Every 20 years, Ise Jingu — the most revered Shinto shrine in Japan — is knocked down and rebuilt from scratch, a tradition that has been carried out for more than a millennia. The Ise Jingu is a ...