The Zen philosophy has greatly influenced Japanese tea ceremonies by emphasizing mindfulness and meditation. The participants are encouraged to focus on every single action, from preparing the tea to ...

Love art? Now you can eat it, too. World-renowned contemporary artist Takashi Murakami has lent his signature creations to a happy and colourful afternoon tea over at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Instantly ...

To those unfamiliar with his name, Okakura Kakuzo was a pivotal figure in trying to make sense out of the clash between Western innovation in Japan and Oriental tradition. Self-exiled from the ...

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Vietnam Embassy in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Light of Asia Foundation, celebrated Vietnam Women's Day with a cultural event showcasing traditional Vietnamese ...