THINK of a Japanese beer: Kirin, Sapporo, Asahi. All mass-produced lagers. But isn’t there something strange about that? The Japanese are renowned for their devotion to craftsmanship and unique ...

The Dutch brought beer to Japan in the 1600’s, but it took a few centuries to catch on; Eventually, light, lager-like brews produced by Asahi, Kirin and Sapporo came to dominate and, for many, define ...

In Japan, a combination of lifestyle changes, urbanization, and a shrinking population is threatening the preservation of many of the traditional crafts for which the country is known. But over recent ...

NEW YORK - Traditional Japanese crafts like tea ceremony bowls, statuary, ornate lacquerware and precious dolls are given an edgy, individualistic update in an exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design ...

A myriad of tactile products in materials including ceramic, glass, lacquer and wood have been displayed at Japan House London as part of the Hyakkō exhibition, which examines Japan's contemporary ...

KAWARAMACHI, Japan (AP) — Time seems to stop here. Women sit in a small circle, quietly, painstakingly stitching patterns on balls the size of an orange, a stitch at a time. At the center of the ...

THINK of a Japanese beer: Kirin, Sapporo, Asahi. All mass-produced lagers. But isn’t there something strange about that? The Japanese are renowned for their devotion to craftsmanship and unique ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StyleLife Co., Ltd. which manages TokyoStore, a Japanese traditional crafts retailer, will hold a 15% off sale on all products from December 28, 2022, to January 8, 2023.

At the end of this lesson students will be able to: Complete the four Japanese crafts taught: Carp Kites, Origami (Paper Folding), Watercolor with Haiku, and Gyotaku (Fish Printing). Explain the ...