Lifestyle

As the pandemic continues and the school year starts, some people might be craving regularity and structure. Having a routine not only guides you through your days, but it also brings mental and physical benefits, whether by adding exercise to your day, aiding in ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the fall term, leaving professors and students scrambling to adapt to shifting rules and digital education.

Before the coronavirus, Tara Beier and her husband, Dennis, rarely discussed money. They kept separate bank accounts and divided their household responsibilities. Her husband, 42, covered the mortgage on the two properties they own, while Beier, 38, managed and took care of a rental ...

Packed with sweets, savories and even artisanal crafts, these boxes take you on a global journey, without ever leaving home.

“Kids” and “tea ceremony” don’t often go together, but Modern Ryokan Kishi-ke has a one-day program that will engage all of your little one’s senses.

Studies show that exercise improves mental and physical health, especially during isolation. Here’s how to get on the path to overall well-being.

Enacting change in daily life is key to reducing plastic waste. From easy tips to community cleanups, here’s how you can get involved, too.

Already facing stiff competition in the retail sector, shōtengai nationwide are rallying together with their local communities to battle sluggish sales amid the pandemic.

With the passage of time, mamezara can take on a distinctive aura or energy that attaches itself to items that have passed through human hands.

In Japan, the balcony is generally considered to be a utilitarian space but people are beginning to see the potential in this outdoor space.

The motifs on mamezara (petite plates) run the gamut of worldly phenomena. But the most prominent among them are kisshō (auspicious) images.