Retro Japan: Woodblocks of Edo period scholar's document trove preserved in Tokyo
The woodblocks of a massive trove of precious documents compiled by an Edo-period (1603-1867) scholar have been preserved in ...
Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
Each ball, or “temari,” is a work of art, with colorful geometric patterns carrying poetic names like “firefly flowers” and ...
How temari, Japan’s ‘beautiful’, ancient stitched cotton ball making craft, is kept alive
Temari, making handheld balls from embroidery, was historically practised all over Japan.Do you have questions about the ...
Lord Ganesha is worshipped in Japan in a unique form, inspired by Odisha's ancient traditions
Lord Ganesha, known as Kangiten in Japan, has been worshipped since the 8th-9th centuries CE. His worship is linked to ...
Japanese temari: Preserving ancient tradition through handcrafted art and prayers
Japanese women are keeping the ancient art of temari alive, dedicating weeks or months to crafting intricately designed ...
Going to Kyoto? Head for the Hills.
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Ikebana flower arranging is making a comeback among Japanese men
Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging, is today a female-dominated industry. Meet the men who are trying to ...
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Princess Cruises to Return to Japan in 2026 With 50 Departures
Princess Cruises has announced its 2026 cruise season in Japan, featuring longer sailings and cultural experiences.
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Japanese artist honors Shohei Ohtani 50-50 milestone with native craft
Sora, a talented Japanese shodo artist, is celebrating Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50-50 season with a piece of art ...
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Dedicated artists keep Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
KAWARAMACHI, Japan - Time seems to stop here. Women sit in a small circle, quietly, painstakingly stitching patterns on balls the size of an orange, a ...
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Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
KAWARAMACHI, Japan — Time seems to stop here. Women sit in a small circle, quietly, painstakingly stitching patterns on balls the size of an orange, a stitch at a time. At the center of the ...
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Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
Time seems to stop at Eiko Araki's studio in Japan KAWARAMACHI, Japan -- Time seems to stop here. Women sit in a small circle, quietly, painstakingly stitching patterns on balls the size of an ...