We may earn a commission from links on this page. Tatami is the traditional way to cover floors in Japan. These mats, however, are anything but traditional. As one Twitter user put it, they're "cyber.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been around for centuries. With a history of almost 3,000 years dating back to the early Zhou Dynasty, it has been incorporated into China's present medical ...

There’s an intangible magic associated with a ryokan stay. The world feels quieter, slower, and more intentional. Few travel experiences feel as singular — or as quietly luxurious. Ryokans, ...

Professional rakugo storytellers all over Japan practice an art form dating back to the 14th century. One such performer is Katsura Sunshine, a white man from Canada, who fell in love with it, and who ...

In December 2024, UNESCO added Japan's traditional techniques for making sake, shochu and awamori to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Alcoholic drinks have long played a vital role in Japanese ...

In Japan, snacking isn’t mindless grazing, it’s culture. Each bite carries history, season, or symbolism, whether sold sizzling on the street or wrapped in delicate paper at a tea house. They are tiny ...

Popular alternative Japanese medicine, Kampo, can trace its origins back to China. Researchers suggest, Jianzhen or Ganjin, the famous 8th century Chinese monk responsible for introducing the ...