They are not for the faint of heart or wallet. In my previous reviews of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo, I came to the basic conclusion that it’s a pretty…
At seven years old, Isabelle D learned to crochet as a means of supporting her family. Taking lessons from her grandmother, the young artist crafted various items to sell at…
Within the compartments of reimagined wooden crates or carved sculptures that open on to reveal inner forms, Adrian Landon Brooks and Jaime Molina explore the possibilities of found materials in…
Proof that Totoro loves sweets and matcha as much as we do. Studio Ghibli loves to champion traditional Japan in its movies and its merchandise lines, highlighting aspects of the…
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) was born in Japan on the brink of a national transformation. The Edo Period, characterized by the military rule of the Tokugawa Shogunate, had seen economic growth…
Historic World Heritage Site is a living breathing town that looks like it did when samurai roamed the streets. With overcrowding spoiling the beauty of many popular tourist sites right…