Hanko creation. Image courtesy of Kamakura Hanko. Hanko hold a certain charm for visitors from abroad, and being able to stamp your Japanese name on letters, cards and more is kind of cool. When ...

The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s preliminary magnitude at 6.8. The Japan Meteorological Agency said it had an intensity of lower 5 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7. The quake began at ...

A European twist on furoshiki, Japanese wrapping cloth, is opening up a new world of wrapping as sustainability trends revive the traditional practice. Anna Papai-Vonderviszt, 40, a furoshiki designer ...

Do you know that Chinese believe drinking tea after meals can help detoxify the body? Both cultures practice its consumption to benefit their health and oral hygiene. Scroll down to convince yourself ...

The Japanese philosophy 'shikata ga nai', meaning 'it cannot be helped', teaches acceptance of life's uncontrollable events. Embracing this mindset reduces stress and anxiety, helping individuals ...