Bento is a kind of meal that may be ordered to be taken out for lunch or supper in Japan. This service is similar to that offered in the United States. Because the bento is kept and sold in boxes,...

The island of Java in Indonesia is often credited as being the birthplace of the centuries-old art form known as batik. Because Dutch merchants were so taken aback by the intricacy and beauty of this...

In the mythology of many different cultures, it is believed that spirits may help individuals while they are experiencing nightmares. It was considered good luck to have a Baku spirit around to...

Even though his creative influence will soon spread to other nations, the Japanese artist who went by the name Toshibata Shibata was already well-known throughout the whole of his own country of...

Buddhism is one of the most widely practised faiths in the world. Although it is traditionally practised in Asia, many people in North America, Europe, and other parts of the globe are beginning to...

The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan are a set of well-known deities with roots that may be traced back to gods of fortune in Indian, Chinese, and Japanese mythology. Shichi is a Japanese word for seven,...