Japan a land where ancient traditions coexist seamlessly with cutting-edge modernity has become one of the most intriguing ...

Japanese futons, and deep stone tubs. Yukata are also exclusively provided in these rooms and guests are welcomed to don them to Sabo, the floor’s dedicated lounge that serves a traditional ...

These traditional Japanese inns aren’t like anywhere I’ve stayed before ... There’s a choice of Western style rooms (beds) or Japanese style rooms (futons) so pick what you fancy when you book. If you ...

What is the Japanese alternative to a sofa? In Japan, the traditional alternative to a sofa is the futon. A futon is a lightweight, foldable mattress that can be easily stored away in a closet or ...

I'm in Kobe Japan staying at The Hotel Piena which is suppose to have the BEST all you can eat traditional japanese breakfast ...

Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese ...

On Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japanese base workers shared their vibrant culture with their U.S. counterparts.

The ADU, which cost about $375,000, is uncluttered, with open beams exposing redwood planks and walls lined with juraku plaster, a traditional Japanese wall finish made of clay, sand, straw and water.

Futons are a versatile addition to any living space, offering a place to lounge, read or sleep. While they haven’t always been seen as stylish, today’s options are sleek and often come with ...

Koji is so pervasive in Japanese culture that people call it “the national fungus.” Dr. Takamine’s insight was to apply traditional koji methods to making corn whiskey. More than a century ...