Yanagi Sōetsu’s call to value simple, well-made objects feels especially relevant in our current disposable culture.

Behind a door at the top of a narrow staircase in a downtown warehouse, you’ll find what Peter Lai calls “the Japanese Cultural Village,” a 5,000-square-foot collection of kimonos and trinkets, dolls ...

About 13 feet into the “Mingei of Japan” exhibit, there is a small object, about 3 inches in length, that exemplifies the true spirit of the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park. Of the more ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cleveland Museum of Art's salute to the Japanese art collection donated by the late George Gund III is accompanied by another deep dive into the art of Japan: a new rotation of ...

A humble jar widely revered as an icon of Japanese tea culture has been acquired by the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art. The jar was purchased at an auction held by Christie’s in New York City Sept ...

Nancy Ukai Russell is part of a group of writers and artists who are trying to keep the history of World War II internment alive through objects and the human stories they evoke. The project is called ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art announced a major gift of a collection of Japanese lacquer objects from the Avant family, known for their outstanding work in the arts, philanthropy and ...