We follow UK-born Suzanne Ross - a lacquerware artisan in Wajima - in her efforts to recover after this January's quake, and meet Chinese Tomoe Setsubai who runs a Japanese confectionery in Yokohama.

Only under those conditions is urushiol, a lipid that makes up a large portion of Japanese lacquer, oxidatively polymerized by laccase. This is followed by an auto-oxidation reaction that slowly ...

These Bento boxes are deliciously pretty and a popular Japanese delicacy. Know more about how and why Bento boxes are gaining popularity worldwide. Bento boxes are the next big thing in aesthetic ...

A nail technician and lacquer craftsman in central Japan are ... include the tiered lunchboxes often used to hold traditional Japanese foods; flower vases; and other wooden items coated with ...

buying everything from Fabergé clocks to Japanese lacquer boxes and kimonos. Until now, much of his collection remained largely unseen by the public because his former fiancé and lifelong friend ...

Each Okinawa Snackin’ Oasis exclusive summer box comes packed with 15-20 full-sized Japanese snacks, from beverages to candy and beyond. Though you may be familiar with some of Japan's most ...

Dad’s Lunch Box is a light yet heart-warming story about a father-daughter relationship based on true events. The story focuses on the relationship between a middle-aged Japanese salaryman ...

Released only a few days ago, the new anime movie Gundam Seed Freedom has already done very well at the Japanese box office. Selling 500 thousand tickets and making 770 million yen (or around $5.2 ...

NEW YORK--For the first time in Hayao Miyazaki’s decades-spanning career, the 82-year-old Japanese anime master is No. 1 at the North American box office. Miyazaki’s latest enchantment ...

Offering a choice of either a standard and premium bento box, Mr Redsell said there is something for everyone, including those who want to try Japanese cuisine. Premium Bento Boxes at Terasu.

Japanese anime was back on top at China's box office over the weekend as volleyball movie Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle dominated ticket sales during a downbeat period for moviegoing in the country.