Even buildings as remarkable as Mr. Kikutake’s Miyakonojo Civic Center, with its segmented roof arched like a baby stroller, fell prey. Similarly, Japan’s shrinking population has stimulated the ...

Ten X in collaboration with the Art Institute of Chicago realized two iterations of an ancient sculpture from the museum's collection.

Dancer Michael Sakamoto on “time/life/beauty,” his collaboration with DJ Spooky that fuses hip-hop and butoh to honor the late Japanese musical innovator.

The garden represents a sister city relationship between Hayward and a city in Japan, making it more than just a pretty park. It’s a living symbol of friendship and cultural exchange, a tangible ...

Sumie Kaneko, a singer who plays the traditional Japanese instruments koto and shamisen, often performs wearing flashy dresses made of recycled kimonos. The idea of sustainability is deeply rooted in ...

The ceramic bowl with an uneven glaze. The teacup mended with gold lacquer. The images are calming and attractive. They are said to reflect wabi-sabi – a Japanese aesthetic often summarised in the ...

Visit the Contemporary Art Museum of Kumamoto for an exhibition honoring Shoei Yoh's innovative work in architecture and design through March 9.