First emerging in Japan in the Asuka period of about 538 to 710 C.E., the intricate woodworking practice of kumiko has since ...

Hoi An, Vietnam, is a tourist hotspot and a must-stop for foodies and history buffs alike. Strolling through Hoi An is like ...

For example, all suites and guestrooms at Halekulani Okinawa hotel in Okinawa, Japan, are designed with white oak flooring and dressers featuring a grid pattern inspired by traditional Japanese ...

Amid the festival's glowing sea of lanterns, Japanese municipalities added their own sparkle to the celebration. Fukushima Prefecture chose the "akabeko," a red cow toy symbolizing good luck, for its ...

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Silence fell for a split second before the 18-meter main lantern burst to life, signaling the start of this year's highly anticipated Taiwan Lantern Festival. Undeterred by the pelting rain ...

Be sure to take in the 360-degree view. The ceiling features soft, Japanese lantern-like lights made from washi paper, while the columns and walls are adorned with beautiful, traditional patterns. In ...

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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers will newly display the Japanese stone lantern originally gifted to the organization in 1965 in a more prominent location on the Top Deck of Dodger Stadium. Fans ...

And they had room to spare. The Japanese text engraved on the seal roughly translates as follows: “Hello. We are from a small hanko shop in Shimane Prefecture, and we are pushing the limits on ...

Then, he got the idea for a traditional Japanese-style speaker. As he studied ways to make sounds spread naturally, he discovered the shape of a traditional andon lantern did the best job.

But the flame is far from the most interesting part of this unusual symbol of Japanese history and culture. The mayor of Tokyo gave the lantern to the United States in 1954, but its surface is ...