The kimono is one of the most recognizable forms of national dress, wielding its influence in fashion, art and media. At the ...

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Only 33 female toji are registered in Japan’s Toji Guild Association out of more than a thousand breweries nationwide. That’s more than several decades ago. Women were largely excluded from ...

Women are draped ... switching between Japanese and English. There’s no mistaking the subject of their conversation – no ...

Giorgio Armani has constructed his own cinematic world out of fashion – and with an ambitious new project in New York, now ...

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Satoko Oyama, a professor of social welfare at Japan Women's University, stared in surprise at the results of a survey of the university’s staff about a proposal to admit transgender women.

Shuntaro Tanikawa, one of the most celebrated Japanese modern poets who pushed the boundaries of the genre, died on Nov. 13. He was 92. While his poems have been translated into many foreign ...

Radhika Merchant Ambani continues to inspire modern brides with her elegant style, showcasing the fusion of tradition and modernity. At a recent event, she wore a stunning black floral gown ...

The shopping centre has certainly become the go-to destination for fans of Japanese culture, anime, manga, and cutting-edge youth fashion. With a series of exclusive pop-ups, specialty stores, and ...

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