In this path breaking book, Eiko Ikegami uncovers a complex history of social life in which aesthetic images became central to Japan's cultural identities. The people of premodern Japan built on ...

Known as a masterpiece that elucidates Japanese aesthetics from the perspective of light and dark, his work continues to be read overseas as an excellent introduction to Japanese culture.

The Heian period is considered the peak of the Japanese aesthetic tradition. Art, poetry, and literature permeated court life. As Dr. Segal points out, during the Heian period the Japanese moved away ...

But a look back at Japanese history shows that men have used cosmetic products for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics in Japan.

This report presents the most relevant information on aesthetic medicine in Japan. It provides an overview of the most performed surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures in the country.

The health ministry plans to assign a panel of experts as early as this summer to investigate problems with aesthetic medicine following a surge in complaints from patients. It will mark the first ...