How did Takashi-san's illustrations become Japan's de facto clip art? Watch the vid and find out.

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

While 2024 was all about vintage watches and expensive alarm clocks, different status symbols are taking over in 2025. Home decor is now all about stained-glass lamps and $600 calendars.

The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s preliminary magnitude at 6.8. The Japan Meteorological Agency said it had an intensity of lower 5 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7. The quake began at ...

The intricate carvings of ancient Indian temples feature zodiac symbols with cosmic precision, showcasing the ancient understanding of astrology. These symbols were used for spiritual and ...

“Pictures of Belonging” traces the careers of three female artists who flourished despite the U.S. government’s imprisonment of Japanese Americans during World War II. By Aruna D’Souza One ...

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Liu Bolin is a Chinese performance artist and photographer known for using chameleon-like methods to immerse himself in environments, earning him the nickname “The Invisible Man.” The artist’s Hiding ...

Dogecoin (DOGE) is a cryptocurrency built around the popular “doge” meme featuring a Shiba Inu. Founder Jackson Palmer announced the project on Twitter in November 2013 as a joke. When friends ...

Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to inspire a new generation of art lovers. The National Gallery of Art said it ...