Master ceramicist Yukio Ozaki spoke with The Conversation about his own path and Hawaiʻi's tradition of raku ceramics.

Sharing arrangements of flowers shows our love,” says Carolyn Alter, Certified Associate 1 st Term Master, head teacher for ...

Japanese artist Kenshi Yonezu recently wrapped his JUNK World Tour in New York and Los Angeles, and is ready for more.

This 22-minute educational film explores the history, construction, and performance techniques of Japan’s three major traditional instruments: the koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi. Through ...

Discover how Japan's Akiya homes are transformed into vibrant spaces, preserving heritage while adapting to modern needs.

KYOTO—A graduate student at the Tokyo University of the Arts has been selected to play the heroine of this year’s Aoi Festival, one of the three major festivals of Kyoto, held on May 15 annually.

We always look forward to new music from best-selling author and singer-songwriter Michelle Zauner (aka Japanese Breakfast ).

Assassin's Creed Shadows composers The Flight, Joe Henson and Alexis Smith, talk us through their approach to the game, ...

The second installment of Billboard Japan’s series breaking down the trends of MAJ will focus on entries in the Top Global ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct revealed a lot of new information about the system yesterday, and one of the tidbits you may have noticed is that Japan is getting a Japanese-language only version of ...

Over time, the two instruments developed differently according to their cultural contexts. Over centuries, the sheng became a more versatile instrument in Chinese music, often used in folk music, ...

By Billboard Japan The inaugural MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN ceremony, the largest music awards in the country, is set to take place in May in Kyoto. Embodying the theme of “Connecting the world ...