A natural phenomenon called "Omiwatari," in which ice forming on the surface of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture splits to ...

Ryoan-ji is probably Kyoto's most famous rock garden. The minimalist design of the place, which features 15 rocks placed on ...

The word was apparently in currency by the late Muromachi Period (1336-1573) or the early Edo Period (1603-1867) and was used in a Noh/Kyogen drama piece titled “Shinbai.” In a scene from the ...

Its white pebbles, which surround 15 larger rocks, were laid sometime during the Muromachi period (between 1392 and 1573), but beyond that, the garden's origins are unknown. From any vantage point ...

“This classical dining form, emerging from the Muromachi period (13th to 14th century), stands as a cornerstone in the evolution of Kaiseki cuisine,” writes Honzen on the website ...

The inception of local industries goes back about 500 years, to the Muromachi period (1336-1573), when powerful clans governed the region. Every winter, as heavy snow fell, locals would retreat ...

"I bow before you..." The masterpiece returns to the big screen! GKids has revealed a brand new IMAX re-release trailer for Princess Mononoke, celebrating the iconic 40th anniversary of Studio Ghibli.

This module focuses on Japan’s medieval period, including the Kamakura (1185-1333), the Muromachi (1336-1573), and the Momoyama (1573-1603) shogunates. Photograph ...

The prototype of the technology was established more than 500 years ago during the Muromachi Period (1336-1573). It was registered as a national intangible cultural property in 2021. Q ...

Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke is heading back to cinemas for a short period as the 1997 film has been restored to 4K.