In Japan’s spiritual heartland, tradition meets craftsmanship in miniature form. Artisans in Ise are preserving centuries-old ...

One might assume the miniature Christmas villages were born from some ... At the start of World War II, suppliers had turned to Japan for mass production of early Christmas villages.

It may not be a public holiday in Japan, but Christmas there is big business. Quirky seasonal customs take place in people's homes across the country, while city squares host elaborate Christmas ...