Traditions

From Folk Craft to “Kawaii” Star: Four Centuries of the AkabekoTRAVEL | Oct 15, 2026

Experiencing the Art of “Gyotaku” Fish PrintsCULTURE | Sep 17, 2026

Fukushima’s Old Farming Rituals Come to Life in Haga Hideo’s PhotographyJAPAN LIFE | Sep 7, 2026

Aizu-Wakamatsu’s Tsurugajō Castle: Where the Samurai Era EndedTRAVEL | Aug 21, 2026

Kintsugi and the Art of Embracing Imperfection: Suezaki Hiroki’s Vision for Artisan Renewal CULTURE | Aug 19, 2026

Kazoedoshi: Japan’s Traditional Way of Counting People’s AgesJAPAN LIFE | Jul 14, 2026

Shōjin Ryōri: Japanese Vegetarian Food from the HeartJAPAN LIFE | Jul 8, 2026

Shōjin Ryōri: The Plant-Based Buddhist Cuisine with a Long-Standing Home at a Kamakura TempleTRAVEL | Jun 25, 2026

Goshuin: Stamp Souvenirs from Japanese Shrines and TemplesTRAVEL | Jun 23, 2026

Tabi: Japan’s Traditional Split-Toe Socks JAPAN LIFE | Jun 2, 2026

Photo Collection Opens a Window on the PastJAPAN LIFE | Jun 2, 2026

The Koto: An Ancient Japanese Musical InstrumentCULTURE | Apr 23, 2026

Aenokoto: Oku-Noto’s Harvest RiteJAPAN LIFE | Apr 8, 2026

Nō Masks: The Subtle, Shifting Faces of Japan’s Centuries-Old Performing ArtCULTURE | Mar 27, 2026

Keeping a Photographic Record of Amami’s IdentityJAPAN LIFE | Mar 2, 2026

Karesansui: Japan’s Dry Landscape GardensCULTURE | Jan 22, 2026

Kemari: Japan’s Ancient Ball Game of the Imperial CourtCULTURE | Jan 5, 2026

A Photographic Record of Bygone Days Returns to AmamiJAPAN LIFE | Dec 15, 2025