Culture Edo-period Robots? Wonder of Karakuri Serena Ogawa Delve into the fascinating world of karakuri ningyo
Culture Old Noritake X Wakabayashi Collection Exhibition Kim A special exhibition taking place at the Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum will explore pieces from the Wakabayashi collection, whic...
Culture A Virtual Journey of Japanese Craftsmanship Geoff Day Connect Japan Travel for all intents and purposes as we learn from ace experts who specialize in conventional cut making and ...
Culture Neko Or Japanese Cats Elena Lisina Cats or neko in Japanese are pictured in ancient legends through to modern manga and animethat are well known all over the wo...
Culture Images of Cows and Bulls in Japan Elena Lisina Images of cows and bulls are quite rare at Japanese temples and shrines, but they are quite popular in the Aizu region of Fuk...
Culture How I Became Hooked Elena Lisina My first of many trip to Japan saw me visit Tokyo, Kamakura, Yokohama and Shiroishi-Zao. During that trip I saw beautiful tem...
Culture Hidden Gems in Western Tokyo Piti Koshimura Activities around Western Tokyo: sake tasting, washi workshop, aizome, ninja experience, tea ceremony, temple lodging, raftin...
Culture Yayoi: The Advent of Japanese Aesthetics Kim A special exhibition taking place at the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum is titled "Yayoi: The Advent of Japanese Aesthetics...
Culture Ikegami Temple Town Japan Travel The founding of Ikegami Honmonji in 1276 by the Buddhist monk and scholar Nichiren led to the growth of a small town in the s...
Culture Japanese Architecture Exhibition Kim A special three-part exhibition is taking place at the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Nature and Science, and ...