Hosoo is a 336-year-old Kyoto-based textile maker that blends traditional Nishijin weaving with contemporary design, ...

Asked if he would return for a third year, he enthusiastically responded, “yes!” Kyoto’s heritage craft roots are prominently displayed at Kyoto’s Yumekoubou Gallery booth, also in Kyoto ...

CNN meets Akihiko Maeda, an Osaka-born artisan dedicated to preserving this craft by training young artisans and ...

It's the last week of November, and there's plenty to do in Canberra. As the countdown to Christmas begins, here's how to ...

Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year ... and shops selling local crafts and antiques. But all of those things are secondary to Gion's real source of ...

You can avoid the crowds in Japan-even in Tokyo and Kyoto. Consider when and where you visit, try new neighborhoods, and make ...

CNN's 'Artisans' meets the dedicated craftspeople who hope to preserve the traditional art of woodworking, where Japanese ...

What comes to mind when you think of Shiga Prefecture in Japan’s Kansai region? Perhaps it’s the country’s largest lake, Lake ...

As Japan continues to be a popular destination for travelers, Kyoto's appeal grows as well: In 2023, the Kyoto Prefecture welcomed a record 75.18 million visitors, surpassing its pre-pandemic 2019 ...

KYOTO (Reuters) - The world's first wooden satellite ... LignoSat is made of honoki, using a traditional Japanese crafts ...