Mary Petterson used to wake up feeling like she was 80 years old. Every morning, starting when she was only in her early 40s, she was tired, sweaty and sore, and had pain in her hips shooting down to ...

For three generations, the Morita family has been wrapping, stitching and trimming modular blocks of woven grass, known as tatami, in Tokyo's old downtown. But now, beset by cheap knockoffs and ...

In the U.S., sleeping on the floor is usually a last resort, but in Japan, it's a centuries-old tradition that has now made its way over to the West. Tatami mats are used instead of a bed frame ...

Japanese architecture is known for its harmony with nature and minimalism. The techniques used in traditional Japanese buildings are not just functional but also aesthetic. They reflect a deep ...

Japanese public bathhouses, or sento, are an integral part of the country's culture and history. These communal baths are not ...