As well as sake, the traditional Japanese brewing processes recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity can be used to make drinks like shōchū and awamori, and the seasoning ...

The "Louis Vuitton x Murakami" collection celebrates creativity and the power of art. It's designed to be cherished, ...

Inspired by rustic, magical, and old-fashioned styles, AM Paper & Art Co. has announced new washi tape and stationery ...

Rice harvests produce straw, a natural byproduct of the dried grain. Traditionally, the material could be used for a wide variety of objects from tatami mats to food wrappers to carrier bags. Many of ...

The campaign for the New York-based leather-goods company and South Korean streetwear brand features K-pop girl group Katseye ...

The government on Thursday announced measures to revive the Korean tourism industry, which include the easing of immigration ...

Bookstore and restaurant closures are among the 26 moments and trends that hit Singapore in 2024. Read more at ...

Some 200 people broke into applause after the artisan deftly repaired the clothes ... for a Japan Society session. Oriwa Giken’s craftsmanship was considered by far the best among the stores ...

It was another tough year for restaurants and traditional brick-and-mortar retailers. Several national chains announced closures and bankruptcies in 2024 – not to mention the local small ...

A new Moomin shop has opened in Tokyo’s Ginza district, offering high-end products and traditional merchandise ... The Moomins are particularly popular in Japan, with several animated ...

His co-author, the fashion model Hana ... and is has been named a PR ambassador for Japan’s national treasures. The pair combined their knowledge to visit 21 tea rooms in nine prefectures ...

The chairperson of one of Türkiye's major clothing retailers, LC Waikiki, hinted recently at the potential of reentering the Syrian market if stability returns while also highlighting the company's ...