Japanese woodblock prints

Block-printed textiles and papers have a distinctive character that celebrates their handmade origins. Subtle variations emerge from the pressure of the hand and the amount of ink applied, ensuring th

Samurai rose to be global emblems of honour and courage, but their story doesn’t always match the myths they told about themselves, as a British Museum exhibition shows

THIS February, opera fans are in for a treat as Scottish Opera presents the world première of “The Great Wave”, an exciting new work by Japanese composer Dai Fujikura and Scottish librettist Harry Ros

Exhibition of the week Samurai British Museum, London ...

From rich floral motifs to graceful trailing stems, reworkings of enchanting Arts and Crafts patterns continue to captivate us

Explore a little-visited region where Shinto gods congregate and masked dancers tell ancient legends