has been an active fine-art dealer for more than 35 years, specializing in 18th- through 20th-century Japanese prints, antique maps, the China Trade and natural history plates. Mr. Castle owned ...

The library holds a large collection of affordable artworks by national artists. View the list of art prints or come in to the Media Centre to browse them.

In the 19th Century, Japanese people used to carry small objects, such as seals and medicines, in a small lacquered box known as an inro. The inro was attached to the waist via a cord.

A classic Kominka antique house in Japan. The other is Machiya (a merchant townhouse). Like Kominka, machiya has a long history and classic values, but it is mostly located in historic cities like ...

Investing in antique furniture can add personality, charm, and depth to your home. A piece that’s lived a previous life ...

Antique and vintage furnishings are inherently timeless; after all, if that table was beautiful in 1920 and still looks great ...

Doors open from 9am to 2pm and entry is free, there is also ample free parking by the hall. While you’re there, why not stop for a cuppa or a snack in our cafe – all at very good prices! For ...

Japan’s Norinchukin Bank kicked off its first dollar bond sale since the agricultural lender said it expects massive losses on its investments in overseas bonds. The bank started marketing a ...

Only a few smaller opposition parties in Japan are considering a reduction in the consumption tax rate ahead of the general election, with the main opposition and the ruling parties supporting the ...

The Antiques Roadshow returns this summer and following the success over the past few years, Roadshows in 2024 will once again be ticketed events only. This year we are asking you to tell us about ...

In 1980 the British band the Vapors sang: “I’m turning Japanese, I think I’m turning Japanese, I really think so.” Is China’s economy turning Japanese? Other Chinese property developers ...