"If you're hoping to spot a unicorn piece at a thrift store, understanding fabrication techniques is essential," a certified ...

This means that while Lowestoft porcelain is often unmarked (beyond the occasional painter's mark), a much higher than usual proportion of the pieces are documentary. The Lowestoft business plan ...

The May 6 coronation of King Charles III offered Britain and Japan a chance to mark their historically close postwar ties. As Prince of Wales, Charles visited Japan many times. In 1970 ...

Japan’s annual ritual of “mame-maki,” or bean-throwing, at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and homes sees people marking “setsubun,” the last day of the winter in the Japanese lunar calendar. Like ...

Coral Expeditions has three 14-night Through the Heart of Japan departures in 2025: October 4, October 18 and November 2.

As the Japanese city of Kobe marked the 30th anniversary of a deadly earthquake on Friday, a series of recent tremors off the country’s central region has triggered fears that another major ...

People try to catch lucky beans scattered by celebrities during the annual "Mame-maki," a ceremony marked in the hope of warding off evil spirits and inviting good luck, at the main hall of Zojoji ...

A fashion show celebrating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Japan was held in Istanbul, featuring a blend of traditional kimonos and contemporary designs.

Japan's annual ritual of "mame-maki," or bean-throwing, at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and homes sees people marking "setsubun," the last day of the winter in the Japanese lunar calendar.

Kobe, Japan: Thousands of people marked on Friday the 30th anniversary of an earthquake that claimed more than 6,400 lives and levelled much of the Japanese city of Kobe. The 7.2-magnitude quake ...