For many, sento are still a vital part of daily life in Japan, each governed by a strict set of customs. For centuries these gender-segregated bathhouses have acted as ritualistic community ...

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The kimono is a profound historical and cultural treasure of Japan. But can foreign tourists wear them too, as locals do? Here's everything you need to know.

In a conversation with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki, we talked about the philosophy of 'beautiful foolishness' and the design ...

A Japanese garden in Scotland featuring a "walk around a loch" has gone viral. A video showing the Japanese Garden at Cowden ...

Greenwich Park has long been hailed as one of the best places in London to see cherry blossom, so if you’re unable to travel to Japan for sakura season, catch a train to South London to take advantage ...

Ryoko Hirosue, the Japanese actress-singer recently arrested for assault, has had a long career marked by scandal and ...

Besides menswear, another thing that Aw shops for when in Japan is stationery. Her favourite go-to is Sekaido in Shinjuku, Tokyo, a store that specialises in art supplies, from watercolour and acrylic ...

Japan has over 1,000 stunning cherry blossom spots, so choosing the best one can be tough. To help, we’ve listed beautiful locations by region. ・Goryokaku Tower and Fort Goryokaku (Hakodate): A ...

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Acclaimed as the ‘most romantic railway in the world’ as well as ‘the railway with the most beautiful autumn leaves’, the ...

It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with the community and a fantastic way to dive into Kyoto beyond the usual tourist attractions. After a full day of exploring Kyoto and inevitably clocking 20 ...