In 1639 Japan closed its borders and cut itself off from the outside world. Foreigners were expelled, Western culture was forbidden, and Entering or leaving Japan was punishable by Death. It would remain that way for over 200 years....

Discover Butoh, a captivating Japanese dance born from WWII chaos, designed to unleash the primal spirit within during intense performances.

Discover Butoh, a captivating Japanese dance born from WWII chaos, designed to unleash the primal spirit within during intense performances.

Learn how to make an origami Kabuto (Samurai Helmet) with Japanese vocabulary. 折り紙「兜（かぶと）」の折り方 Designed by Makoto Yamaguchi (2014) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Children's Day (こどもの日, Kodomo no hi) is a Japanese...

Women were excluded from almost all cultural and social resources in the centuries from 1400 to 1900 when so much of the world's great art was created. And visual art was almost entirely a male industry before modern times. Having an...

How did fishermen record their trophy catches before the invention of photography? In 19th century Japan, fishing boats were equipped with rice paper, sumi-e ink, and brushes in order to create gyotaku: elaborate rubbings of freshly...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...

Learn how to prepare Japanese food like a true master! From traditional classics, to the secrets of home-cooking, learn the art of sushi making, tempura frying and Okonomiyaki-style grilling. Plus, sample regional dishes from Hokkaido to...