In rural Mongolia, a city chef and a ten-year-old boy find solace in each other’s company, weaving a heartfelt tale of bond between strangers — a rarity in today’s world.

Nestled on the outskirts of Tokyo, Omiya is both the home and custodian of Bonsai, the centuries-old art of growing miniature trees in a pot.

To truly experience Kanazawa, take a stroll through the historic chaya streets after sunset. The warm glow of lanterns illuminates the teahouses, setting the scene for a geisha experience of a lifetime.

The “In Praise of Humanity” exhibition at the Tokugawa Art Museum shifts viewers’ focus from conventional themes of geisha, courtesans, and Kabuki players, bringing to light the myraid of narratives woven into people’s everyday lives in Edo japan.

Most foreigners see Mizuhiki — the Japanese art of knot-tying — merely as a form of decoration. But for the Japanese, Mizuhiki is seen as a formal and meaningful gesture, and they feel a sense of gratitude when receiving gifts adorned with Mizuhiki.

Cloud Gate’s latest sensation, “Waves,” abandons narratives, placing the spotlight on the dancers. With a touch of AI, the production inspires us to envision the possibilities of dance in the age of artificial intelligence.

I thought I knew tempura. But it was only after savouring the tempura by Tetsuya Saotome — revered as the “God of Tempura” — that I came to the understand the essence of this Japanese dish.

Spanish director Lois Patiño takes spectators on an unconventional cinematic journey through reincarnation, where the unexpected unfolds: I — a mere viewer — died in the cinema, only to be reborn.

Seeking an escape from the typical tourist trail in Tokyo? Dive into the world of Edo Japan’s entertainment at the Kabukiza theatre in Ginza!

With “Return to the Peony Pavilion,” Shanghai Grand Theatre recreates celebrated Kunqu opera classic, shedding light on this eternal tale of love that transcends time and space, life and death.