The “sashiko” stitching method extends the life of the worn clothing while also giving it a fresh look by adding traditional Japanese flair ... It was used in the Edo Period (1603-1867 ...

A further four stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, show other treasures from the collection including a rare sword and ...

The Royal Mail has unveiled a set of twelve new stamps to honour the Royal Armouries, featuring eight stamps that showcase ...

Royal Mail has unveiled 12 stamps being issued to celebrate the UK's national museum of arms and armour.The museum collection ...

Cuteness as a Japanese concept predates the modern use of the word “kawaii” — for example, in Japan’s Edo period (1603-1868 ... Japanese street fashion symbolized by bell-shaped ...

L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts celebrates its fifth anniversary in Hong Kong with a show on Japan’s samurai ...

1738; a Japanese helmet from the Edo period, c.1680 and a European sword ... engineering and high fashion, proving that for royal warriors of the past, dressing to impress was as important on ...

From taking part in traditions in Asakusa to getting lost in the playground that is Shinjuku, Tokyo is truly unique.

Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team Ninja have announced the open-world action RPG, Rise of the Ronin, will [...] ...

French Fashion and Jewellery 1770 -1910 ... sword production fashioned their way into covetable jewellery pieces. At the ...

When Japan first opened to the West after the Edo period, that transition was really about becoming wealthy and strong. The focus was on building a strong army to become relevant in the world.