Bowing is an ancient custom in Japan, considered a sign of respect. The common practice has deep roots in Japanese culture, and some say even the wild deer bow. With Japan’s scenic landscapes and ...

Across the northern reaches of North America, archaeologists keep uncovering traces of an ancient people who lived partly ...

Last year, the Utsukushii Kurashikata Institute released a free mobile app for iOS and Android that pairs every day of this ancient system with beautiful illustrations and traditional Japanese texts. ...

It’s hard to say what’s cooler about the Japanese shōya house at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens — the centuries-old wood structure that was once the center of a small ...