“Female Kami” (circa 900s; Heian period, 794–1185), Japanese cypress with traces of color, 20 x 15.4 x 9.4 inches, Museum Yamato Bunkakan, Nara, Japan; designated Important Art Object (photo courtesy ...

Onmyodo, an esoteric and multifaceted tradition, has captivated the hearts and minds of many with its blend of cosmology, divination, and mysticism. Rooted in ancient Chinese philosophies of Yin-Yang ...

Colorado Springs multidisciplinary artist Heidi Almosara found and studied ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, after moving to Japan in 2015. She now practices and teaches the ephemeral art ...

Known as the “Art Island” in Kagawa Prefecture, Naoshima is home to open-air exhibits that appear on the shore, like Yayoi Kusama’s iconic black-dotted yellow pumpkin. Exploring galleries and museums ...

What is Kintsugi pottery? Come and learn from Alex Welsh as she describes Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Rather than hiding brokenness, Kintsugi enhances ...

Wander the pathways of holy pilgrimages, learn from ancient art forms and savour traditional cuisine in the region of Kansai, Japan’s cultural heartland. Kansai is home to many sacred sites such as ...