Mingei: Japan’s ‘Art of the People’ is Having a Moment There’s a contemporary flavor to the ideas and critiques surrounding this century-old Japanese crafts movement.

As manga continued to grow in popularity in Japan throughout the 1970s and onward, baseball was an integral part of its success.

Japan Art - Galerie Friedrich Müller offers a wide selection of artworks by leading artists. Explore upcoming exhibitions, events, and art fairs at Japan Art - Galerie Friedrich Müller. Contact the ...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group was one of the first big Japanese banks to focus on art, launching a dedicated team in ...

Japan’s art market has outperformed the global industry over the past five years, according to a new report from art economist Clare McAndrew. While global sales ticked up just 1 percent from ...

Everything to know when planning a trip and visiting Japan's art islands, Naoshima and Teshima, including where to stay and what to see.

Established in 1972 as the western Japan outpost of the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, this moderately sized institution in Expo ’70 Commemorative Park occupies one of the pavilions built for the ...

OSAKA, Japan >> Through various collaborative efforts, traditional Japanese crafts such as washi (Japanese paper), textiles and urushi (lacquer) are being incorporated into modern construction.

The breakout series Shōgun has renewed interest in the clashing swords and political maneuvering of Japan's feudal era – and the city of Kanazawa is an excellent place to learn more.

Traditional arts and crafts are alive in Kanazawa, a Japanese city filled with Edo-era homes, museums – and workshops for making everything from sweets and porcelain to gold leaf work.