The Tokyo National Museum is organizing a special exhibition of masterpieces from its collection at three facilities in ...

With the cherry blossoms’ ephemeral beauty immortalized in art and literature for centuries, there's plenty of artworks to ...

Missing for decades from the Anglophile version of its origin story was another great visual narrative tradition, of the East ...

Tokyo, March 22 (Jiji Press)--Japanese department store operator Marui Group Co. has announced the launch of a credit card ...

Get ready for the opening of Takanawa Gateway City, a vibrant new development just a few steps from Takanawa Gateway Station in Tokyo. Spearheaded by JR East, this urban project is a new platform ...

Last spring, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported back-to-back months with more than 3 million inbound visitors, ...

Whether you're gallery-hopping or just soaking in the creative energy on the streets, these art-inspired cities are a must-visit for anyone who loves a good dose of artistic inspiration.

In February 2013, the Moderna Museet, Stockholm’s national museum of modern art, opened a blockbuster show, “Hilma af Klint: ...

During his lifetime, Yoshimura remained a relatively obscure figure to those outside Japan. In recent years, his global audience has grown significantly.

Cherry blossoms are a fleeting beauty; the delicate pink blooms are at their peak for just a few days. However, you can still get into the hanami (cherry blossom viewing) mood at Tokyo National ...