If you're about to throw out that broken vase, thinking it's worthless, then think again. With the Japanese art of kintsugi, you can turn it into gold with the power of upcycling! This traditional ...

Please always refer to the latest government advice before booking travel and departing on any trip. Japan-based writer Ally Hongo finds treasured stories and lessons from Japan's craft masters and ...

In our 20s and 30s, there can be immense pressure to measure up to the expectations of society, our families, our friends and even those we have for ourselves. Many people look back and feel ...

Kintsugi craftsman Nobuyasu Suginaka, left, teaches Kira Smith how to apply urushi lacquer at the Soweido studio in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Sept. 24, 2025. (Mainichi/Takahiro Hasegawa) NAGAHAMA, ...

In reality, life is hard and we might face setbacks (big and small) that can shatter our dreams, leaving us with fragments we perceive as worthless. Feelings of failure can take a long-lasting mental ...