From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

You become conscious of how these flavors — sourness, tang, funk and umami — run like a baseline through Japanese cuisine ... Out of reverence for the animal, they created a pickle from ...

Abstract artist Toshiko Takaezu (1922-2011) was a Hawaiian artist of Japanese descent seeking to learn more about her heritage through art. She studied at the Honolulu Museum of Art School and the ...

Anime has showcased many iconic art styles that fans associate with some of their favorite series, movies, and even studios.

The acclaimed Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair opens for the 11th time on Friday 16 to Sunday 18 May 2025 in the ...

Wooden wildebeest, gorillas, and giraffes are among the lifesize wooden animals The Herds project is heading through 10 ...

Kumiko emerged in the Asuka era between about 600 and 700 C.E. and eschews nails in favor of perfectly cut pieces that notch ...

Japan on Friday enacted a revised law to allow municipalities to authorize "emergency shootings" by hunters when dangerous animals enter populated areas ... were reported in the country in fiscal 2023 ...

The Japanese art form of ikebana dates back to ancient times and has evolved through the centuries. “Ikebana is about beauty and connecting with nature,” says Alter. “It’s not defined by a ...

one of the first scientists to write of mimicry in animals. Some species even mimic the sounds and signals of other organisms. Birds are popular mimics in nature, and their abilities have been ...

TROY, Ala. (WTVY) - The Troy Animal Rescue Project is hosting an online art auction for a good cause. Artists from across the U.S., UK, and Canada will have art up for auction. To participate in ...

(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan on Friday enacted a revised law to allow municipalities to authorize "emergency shootings" by hunters when dangerous animals ... in fiscal 2023 through March 2024 ...