More than 130 years after its inventor tried to introduce it in the U.S., whiskey fermented with a mold called koji is ...

Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...

L.L. Bean has unveiled new outwear additions for its JAPAN EDITION line, a special collection designed by a Japanese team for ...

Chef Takashi Yagihashi honors his late father’s memory each year with ozoni, a traditional Japanese New Year’s soup made with ...

We visited the Takefu Knife Village to see how some of the most respected knife-making masters in Japan practice their craft.

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A limited edition of 150 examples, the SBGJ283 is geared with 55 hours of power reserve and runs on Grand Seiko’s ...

I eventually switched to a backpack — which distributes that weight more evenly across my body — and never looked back. Since then, I've been on a quest to find the best backpacks for work.

"We're very strict about all aspects of manufacturing," Japan Blue's president Masataka Suzuki told AFP. That includes ...

We are lucky to be able to enjoy both traditional Japanese cuisine and some more inventive, fusion-style Japanese eats too. Whether you’re looking for something quick and comforting or want to go all ...

Each card is handmade with care. Tweezers are sometimes used to create fine details. Greeting cards made of beautiful washi traditional Japanese paper are a delight to the eyes for their gorgeous and ...

Before you read this buying guide it’s worth considering whether you need a camera backpack, a messenger bag, or a sling bag - which is a smaller version of a traditional camera shoulder bag, a ...