The Japanese te-form is a small but mighty grammar point that connects actions, makes requests, and shapes countless expressions. Yet, it’s also one of the most common sources of mistakes for learners ...

A detail from "The Battle of Imjin River," a hand-painted cotton banner used for festivals and performances, made in 1888. The exhibition, "Japan: Form & Function," fills the Crow Museum of Asian Art ...

Kyogen master Nomura Manzo IX performs his craft which he learned from his father and grandfather. In Japanese theater, it is often thought that there are three main genres: Noh, Kabuki and Bunraku.