Searching all of Japan for handcrafted items that express its heart and soul, our proprietor, KASHIYUKA, presents ...

The creation of Japanese samurai armor was an art form in its own right, often passed down through generations of skilled craftsmen. Armorers, or Katchu-shi, used a variety of materials ...

Yasuke’s remarkable journey took him from Africa to the ranks of Oda Nobunaga’s forces, where he became one of Japan’s most intriguing figures.

Located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, Kanazawa is known for its beautifully preserved Edo-era districts, art museums, and ...

Kenrokuen Garden, deemed one of Japan's "three most beautiful landscape gardens," is a must-visit in Kanazawa. In early April ...

Nikko, located in Tochigi Prefecture, served as the spiritual center of the Tokugawa Shogunate, founded during Japan’s Edo ...

In Murase Kabanko's meticulously crafted bag, the company has created an ode to historic samurai armor with scrap leather.

Cutting seafood for sushi and sashimi requires the utmost precision. Here's what to know about the traditional knife that is ...

Barbara Mizoguchi is a Sansei (third generation Japanese American), a third generation Washingtonian, and a University of Washington graduate. She began in corporate work and then switched to working ...

Staying at a ryokan allows guests to experience traditional Japanese architecture, tatami-matted rooms, futon bedding, and ...

Bushido' is locked as Hiro Murai's feature directorial debut, with A24 to produce and finance the samurai movie.

Since the inception of the film camera, Japanese filmmakers have been an integral part of the cinema landscape. Films like “Seven Samurai ... will witness a traditional Japanese music ...