Missing for decades from the Anglophile version of its origin story was another great visual narrative tradition, of the East ...

Ikebana, the Japanese floral art, is an ideal way to connect with nature and find inner harmony. This ancient art not only beautifies your surroundings but also offers a path to mental peace and ...

I saw a painting of a woman, head down on a table, collapsed from melancholy,” remarks indie pop visionary and bestselling ...

Large graphite drawings that intertwine the influences of traditional Japanese calligraphy with the techniques and aesthetics of Western drawing are on display in Mayuko Ono Gray’s exhibition, “This ...

Kim Foley MacKinnon’s new book “100 Things to Do in Massachusetts Before You Die” offers 100 must-do places to see or ...

Culling ancient works from the Asia Society’s collection, Rina Banerjee, Howardena Pindell, and Byron Kim look to the past to challenge ideas of identity and authenticity.

Spring in Indianapolis brings longer days, blooming flowers, and an action-packed calendar of festivals and events for families, outdoor lovers, and culture enthusiasts alike. Whether you want to ...

She was studying Japanese at a language school in Tokyo when the COVID-19 pandemic erupted. Compelled to return to China, she was frustrated, but also determined to come back to Japan after the ...

Japanese: Japanese peony flowers are almost a combination of anemone and single blooms. The outer petals surround a center of transformed stamens or staminodes that do not drop pollen and appear ...

Learn the best time to plant peonies for optimal growth and an armload of blossoms. Ideal Peony Planting Time To get the most blooms from your peonies, wait until autumn to start your peony collection ...

The art form's link to the Winter Olympics lies in its use as hat ornaments for the awarding ceremony. Inspired by Dunhuang murals, the designs feature a lotus and peony motif in blue and red.

Since Saori Kawano moved to New York City in 1978, she has become an invaluable link between Japanese and American chefs.Credit...Cole Saladino for The New York Times Supported by By Julia Moskin ...