Culture World's Smallest Ukiyo-e Museum Bonson Lam Some of the prints promoted Kabuki theatre at the time, almost like movie
Culture Satoyama Garden Cathy Cawood surprised to see two unusual streamers that were not carp - a penguin, and a tanuki
Culture The Charms of Yamagata Prefecture Featured Obanazawa City Ginzan Onsen: Ginzan Onsen is nestled in the mountains of
Culture Biratori Nibutani Ainu Museum Bonson Lam There is divine yukar (kamui yukar) and human yukar.
Culture Shintera: Sendai's Temple Town Justin Velgus fact, Mizawa Hatsuko, often known as Masaoka, the character in a popular kabuki
Culture Exploring Shimane Prefecture Mandy Bartok Shimane is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Iwami Ginzan,
Culture Former Nakamura Residence Elizabeth S The kayabuki-yane, or thatched roof, has been replaced with a metal one
Culture Tateyama City Guide Elizabeth S for Boshu-zushi, huge helpings that dwarf typical sushi portions, and aburi