The Kyoto National Museum is commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the Kojiki, the oldest chronicle in Japan, as well as next year’s grand installation ceremony of Shimane Prefecture’s Izumo Taisha, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan. Myths from Izumo Province were recorded ...

For fashion fans who harbor a love of vintage looks, “La Vie de Marie Antoinette” should prove an inspiration. Arranged in sections to reflect different aspects of her short but significant life, this exhibition charts the rise and fall of the infamous 18th-century Queen ...

This exhibition brings together the work of a wide range of Indian architects and craftsmen, all resident artisans of Studio Mumbai, headed by Bijoy Jain, one of India’s top architects. Studio Mumbai is known for architecture that uses both traditional crafts as well as ...

While Okinawa is known for waves and boats yearround, these summery things never draw more attention than they do on the day of the Hare Festival. A number of small events will be held across the area, acting as prayers for a bountiful ocean ...

To anyone visiting Fukuoka next week and in need of omiyage (souvenirs) to take home, you may have hit the jackpot. Next week, the city will host its eighth Fukuoka International Gift Show. The event is a trade show, but it will open to ...

As the Tokyo Skytree takes Japan to new heights, the festival season brings the nation back down to its roots — and they run pretty deep. The Sanno Matsuri, one of the three biggest festivals in Japan, begins next weekend in Tokyo. Although it’s ...