“There are three main kinds of wagasa: the parasol, the rain umbrella ... He was a local government worker at the time and had no notion of how to run a traditional Japanese artisan’s company. However ...

A: Some shops rent umbrellas or parasols. Wet fabric is heavy and can ... In the kimono shops of Asakusa and Kawagoe where the good old days of Japan have never left, you can enjoy a variety of rich, ...

SHE WAS WORRIED THAT THIS OLD JAPANESE TRADITIONAL ART, HOW THE PEOPLE WILL ACCEPT IT. BUT NOW, AFTER THE PERFORMANCES, SHE WAS VERY PLEASED TO SEE THAT LOTS OF PEOPLE ARE INTERESTED IN THIS ...

Master the art of making authentic Japanese dashi, a fundamental soup stock that imparts deep umami flavor to countless traditional dishes. This guide walks you through preparing dashi from ...

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These Japanese garden ideas will inspire you to try this serene style at home – from planting options to tips on outdoor ...

The ancestor of fu is thought to be a food called menchin, which Zen monks studying in China purportedly brought back to Japan during the Muromachi period (1333–1568).

A new exhibition at the National Folk Museum of Korea explores the evolution of commemorative culture and souvenirs ...

Prices range from ¥4,600 to an eye-watering ¥150,000 – premium seats include drinks, live commentary and a buffet lunch ...

Families had the chance to learn and celebrate Asian culture one brushstroke at a time, while decorating their own umbrella ...

While Japanese streetwear, largely influenced by its American counterpart, has long been accessible in the U.S., more traditional Japanese garments have only recently started to gain traction ...