Japanese design principles are renowned for their exquisite simplicity, unmatched functionality and timeless elegance.

A Topanga home inspired by traditional Japanese architecture is on the market for $2.1 million. Known as the Topanga Haiku House, this 1,914-square-foot structure has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and ...

Portuguese woodworking specialist Madeiguincho recently completed a new model that once again showcases the firm's expertise ...

When she wasn’t performing, Tachibana was teaching. Over the course of her career, she taught thousands of students the art ...

For travellers visiting Japan, staying at a ryokan—a traditional Japanese inn—offers an immersive experience of Japan’s unique culture, architecture, and hospitality. Ryokans have been ...

Japan’s high life expectancy has captured global attention, with many of its citizens reaching their 100th birthdays and beyond. This longevity stems from a combination of cultural habits, diet ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

At one point the chef expresses shock when another says he’s going to return to traditional Japanese cooking: “You’re not going to leave French cuisine!” And of course, French cuisine as ...

Traditionally, my living room has been loaded from top to bottom with different audio equipment. There’s a Sonos Era 300 in the corner for Spatial Audio duties; a soundbar nestled under my TV ...

Hoshino Resorts plans to build a traditional Japanese inn or “ryokan,” which are often built around indoor and outdoor mineral water and hot springs, known as “onsen” in Japanese.