Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...

The Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Japanese Zen Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy Shunmyo Masuno, trans. from the Japanese by Allison Markin Powell. Penguin, $20 (224p) ISBN ...

In an age of Y2K-inspired loud graphics (think neon chrome, pixel motifs and holograms), a contrasting movement has quietly ...

Tracing Japan’s story from its prehistoric beginnings around 14,500 BCE to its rise as a cutting-edge modern nation, the new release “The Shortest History of Japan” by author Lesley Downer offers ...

A forest retreat in Japan redefines spatial calm through modern architecture rooted in Zen and vernacular traditions. Nestled in the forested foothills of Mount Asama—an area known for its volcanic ...

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What you will find in this video is 1 hour of wonderful oriental inspired music with japanese instruments, oriental flutes and tibetan bells, perfect as a background for meditation, yoga, and any ...

Artists bring Japanese art form to town Make sure to diarise this exciting event, as the South Coast’s art community is ready to embrace beauty in imperfection. June 21, 2025 Submitted 1 minute read ...

Tokyo, SANA - Syria participated in the 24th JAALA International Art Exchange Exhibition - 2025, organized by the Japan, Asia, Africa and Latin America Artists Association, at the Tokyo Museum of ...

This guide walks you through how to make prints of your art that actually sell. Whether you’re painting, sketching, or going digital, we’ll show you how to transform your work into print-on-demand ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Oahu is having its first ever Seisuke Knife Festival, where the community can learn about the art of Japanese knife making. The event will feature live forging ...

Shodo was derived from Chinese calligraphy, which came to Japan around the sixth century. Over the years, it developed into a separate art form, with its own styles and techniques. Buddhism had a ...