After major restoration, the castle’s main palace has finally reopened.
Hirosaki is a retro castle town famous for cherry blossoms and apples.
Who are the faces on the nation’s 2024 banknote series?
Exploring the symbolism of Japan’s most famous mountain.
The Japanese illustrator is enjoying a resurgence amid retro nostalgia.
The pop artist finds new inspiration in Japan’s old capital.
The world’s most popular single-artist museum returns.
Resellers cause nine-hour waits for the art-star’s latest exhibition opening.
Relevant, timely, and ambitious: these shows are unmissable.
Japan’s tallest building is finally open.
Niwa combines past and present in his pandemic series.
Okamoto urges humanity to cherish life and achieve peace.
Acclaimed artist Koji Kinutani designs a vibrant new landmark for Japan’s Dinosaur Kingdom.
Jobs is remembered as an icon of American innovation, but he was deeply influenced by Japan.
Cherry blossoms are vital to understanding Japanese history and culture.
How a cake offers a glimpse into globalization, prosperity, and the future.
Exploring Japan’s oldest surviving castle.
Tomoo Gokita depicts isolation and vulnerability through subconscious explorations.
Nara explores loneliness, sadness, and tragedy in his latest body of work.
