This is understood as a prohibition of using animal and human forms in texts, textiles and architecture. Islamic calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts have been highly prized for millennia. The ...

Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In ...

Tashiro Kyoko joins NHK WORLD-JAPAN after a career in NHK domestic broadcasting. She has covered stories in and out of the country, from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara Desert.

Tashiro Kyoko is an anchor with NHK Newsline. She joined NHK World after a career in domestic broadcasting, reporting on natural disasters, political affairs, and environmental issues in Japan and ...

Whether idling happily on the sand or sipping coffee in a promenade café, you’ll need superior swimwear and a few playful accessories to bring out the best of a day beside the sea. Some colourful ...