Known for its well-preserved samurai district and stunning cherry blossoms, this historical area features beautifully maintained samurai residences, offering a glimpse into Japan’s feudal past. When ...

A mysterious "samurai" has been appearing on the streets here, captivating audiences with his enigmatic presence. Dressed in a traditional k･･･ ...

Over 800 years ago, Kamakura flourished as Japan’s shogunal capital, with the samurai class and others nurturing a new culture of fortitude and vigor apart from the aristocratic centers of Nara ...

(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Kimono-clad women take a photo after a ceremony to celebrate the Coming-of-Age Day, a centuries-old tradition and national holiday celebrating the milestone from child to ...

It’s a quiet afternoon in Chiba. Kimono stylist Kara Harris stands in front of a mirror, adjusting the intricate folds of an indigo silk kimono embroidered with winding roses. Behind her, shelves brim ...