Step into the fascinating realm of geishas. Learn about their cultural significance, the artistry behind their performances, ...

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest vision for Dior's Pre-Fall 2025 presentation unfolded beneath the cherry blossoms at Kyoto’s ...

With more than 28 million visitors expected to descend on Osaka for the Osaka-Kansai World Expo 2025, Waldorf Astoria's opening could not be more perfectly timed.

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

As I walked down a narrow path on the edge of an onsen spa town in Izunokuni, Shizuoka Prefecture, the sound of a shamisen ...

The former imperial capital is both the symbol of Japan's temples and geishas and of globalized overtourism. And yet, blocks ...

Kyoto is renowned for its unique geisha culture, and no visit to this vibrant city is complete without a visit to a ...

Maria Grazia Chiuri chose the grounds of Kyoto’s serene Tō-ji Temple to present a Fall 2025 collection which celebrated ...

there are things she can do to support the art. She also works on joint projects with overseas brands and hosts noh mask-making classes in Kyoto and Tokyo, as she believes that she “mustn’t let people ...

Kyoto’s Kumihimo masters preserve the ancient art of braiding with meticulous techniques passed down through generations. Using traditional wooden looms, they weave intricate cords from silk ...

For anyone craving Kyoto’s traditional vibes ... particularly linked to the art of geisha and lacquerware. “Although it can still feel a bit touristy, Yamanaka Onsen is a hot-spring town ...