A Global Perspective in 2025 1. Japan’s Ritualistic Matcha Ceremony In Japan, tea isn’t just a beverage; it’s a cultural art ...

The popularity of matcha has skyrocketed, and although it was initially met with skepticism in the West, it has since pushed ...

The world’s fondness for matcha is about to be tested by steep price increases. Global demand for the powdered tea has skyrocketed around the world, fueled by consumer interest in its ...

Excellence doesn’t shout: a Cartier honouree, tea guardians, Omani artisans and bold authors prove quiet brilliance speaks ...

Dozens of relatives of former Dutch prisoners of war who died, suffered abuses and starvation while being held in one of Japan's largest wartime prison camps in Nagasaki, gathered at a former campsite ...

KANAZAWA, Japan -- Japan's flood of international travelers is dominated by visitors from East Asia, who account for two-thirds of arrivals. Yet Kanazawa, a coastal city on the Sea of Japan in ...

Members and guests at the Art Society’s latest lecture were treated to Marie Conte-Helm's fascinating deep dive into ‘The Art ...

In a city famous for high-speed trains, Michelin-starred street food, and neon-lit nightscapes, finding a hotel that feels ...

Ginza Diamond Shiraishi, a distinguished Japanese bridal jewelry brand, is placing a renewed focus on the enduring role of the 結婚戒指 (wedding ring) in shaping cultural traditions, personal expressions, ...

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The world’s most luxurious hotels are coming to Paradise Bay in Bodrum, Turkey. Exclusive villas here can run to $50,000 a ...