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Historical Yokohama's Kyu-Yagishita-Tei House Yumi Imai Kyu-Yagishita-Tei is a sophisticated old Japanese house originally built for a wealthy merchant and now designated a tangible cultural..
Culture The Lustrous Colors of Art Deco 2021 Apr 24th - Jun 13th 2021 Past Event A special event at the Tokyo Teien Art Museum looks at the colors used in Art Deco design.
Culture Japanese Swords Collection 2020 Oct 31st - Dec 20th 2020 Past Event The Sano Art Museum features a range of different art pieces. One of the most notable is a particular Japanese sword, called “..
10 Culture Shingan-ji Temple in Shimokitazawa Peter Sidell In Tokyo's trendy Shimokitazawa district, Shingan-ji is a charming Buddhist temple with some interesting features.
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