Their discoveries, half a century ago on March 21, sparked a boom in studies of ancient Japanese history ... pieces worthy of the beginning of Japanese art history,” said Ariga, who was an ...

The Jigoku-zoshi (“Handscrolls of Buddhist Hell”) is a Japanese scroll from the late 12th century that graphically depicts naked, horrified monks running away from bands of vicious, animal-headed ...

“It is an exhibition dedicated to Buddhist and Shinto art that only the Nara National Museum can offer ... and symbolizes Japan’s diplomatic relations with the ancient Korean Peninsula.

Japan’s ancient art of celebrating broken pottery is rooted in an eastern philosophy of life that finds beauty in imperfection. Many believe it can help us accept our flaws and foster a sense of ...

For those unable to visit the Tokyo National Museum, where Iwasa Matabei’s famous ... Takashi Murakami, one of Japan’s most successful post-war artists, has recreated Iwasa’s sprawling ...