Seiko Buckingham was an adult when she finally read her aunt Miné Okubo’s book about her experiences during the years she was ...

In a career spanning more than 50 years, Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano has gained a following as an animator, illustrator, ...

Located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, Kanazawa is known for its beautifully preserved Edo-era districts, art museums, and ...

The arthouse star and Palme d'Or winner is remaking the classic Japanese drama 'Like Asura' with popular local actresses Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono, Yu Aoi and Suzu Hirose.

With a spotlight on Vietnamese art, the auction also features more than 100 Japanese prints in the Ukiyo-e style ...

Geishas are one of Japan’s most enduring symbols, celebrated for their artistry, poise, and unique contribution to Japanese ...

American author Arthur Golden interviewed her for background information when writing his 1997 book, Memoirs of a Geisha. [1] Iwasaki later regretted interviewing for Golden, having cited a breach of ...

When we hear the word “geisha,” we immediately imagine a Japanese woman with an unusual hairstyle and ... painted female entertainer who has no knowledge of the ancient Eastern art.

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power. By Motoko Rich Kiuko Notoya and ...

Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese art historian Shuji Takashina, professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo and former director of the National Museum of Western Art, died of heart failure Oct. 17 at his ...

Some art museums overawe with the sweep of their collections. Others thrill with a few perfectly placed masterworks. The best of them embody their cities’ ambitions and fulfill an ideal ...

What does a Japanese person recall? Doraemon, the friendly robot helper of an enormously popular eponymous anime series. So goes an anecdote making the rounds in Japanese tech circles. It suggests ...