"If you're hoping to spot a unicorn piece at a thrift store, understanding fabrication techniques is essential," a certified appraiser told Newsweek.

First, the relatively small number of scripts - about 4,000 of them, almost all on small objects such as seals, pottery and tablets ... trying to identify patterns and structures that could ...

A kilim is a type of rug that originated in Asia, falling into the broad category of Oriental rugs. The earliest known examples were found in China, and the most famous come from western Asia. Unlike ...

Dive deep into the ancient tradition of Bizen pottery, an art form that has flourished for over a millennium. Known for its striking textures and earthy tones, the process begins with the careful ...

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried soybeans thrown at them in the hope of warding off evil spirits and ...

Japan's annual ritual of "mame-maki," or bean-throwing, at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and homes sees people marking "setsubun," the last day of the winter in the Japanese lunar calendar.

A fashion show celebrating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Japan was held in Istanbul, featuring a blend of traditional kimonos and contemporary designs.

As the Japanese city of Kobe marked the 30th anniversary of a deadly earthquake on Friday, a series of recent tremors off the country’s central region has triggered fears that another major ...

Tokyo, Jan. 31 (Jiji Press)--The number of foreign workers in Japan has hit a record high for the 12th straight year, reflecting severe labor shortages in the country, labor ministry data showed ...

Japan’s annual ritual of “mame-maki,” or bean-throwing, at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and homes sees people marking “setsubun,” the last day of the winter in the Japanese lunar ...