A year after a natural disaster, the resilient artisans of Japan’s Noto Peninsula are forging ahead—with great help from the ...

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Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese craft technique that utilizes lacquer and gold to repair broken ceramic pieces. Kunio Nakamura, the 52-year-old kintsugi artist who operates Rokujigen ...

Square Enix will sell the Dragon Quest Zipang line of merchandise based on traditional Japanese crafts in late August 2025 in ...

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A maki-e jigsaw puzzle, made by a female artisan who died in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in January last year, has been ...

After opening his namesake restaurant in 2023, the revered Eiji Ichimura will retire in mid-August and the 10-seat Sushi ...

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From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.