Culture The Japanese Fan Elena Lisina In the 6-7th centuries silk and paper fans became very popular.... The bamboo fan The uchiwa is a fan in the form of a wide petal.
15 Culture The Iconic Trees of Japan Elena Lisina Some kinds of trees in Japan have a special place and meaning, which can be useful to know for a better understanding of Japanese culture.
Culture Kahoen Hydrangea Festival 2025 Mid Jun - Early Jul During peak hydrangea season, Kyoto's Kahoen garden is set to be filled with around 10,000 hydrangea bushes in bloom.
Culture Kanazawa Teramachi Peter Sidell In the historical town of Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Teramachi is a peaceful temple district, home to dozens of Buddhist temples.
9 Culture Fushimi Inari Andrea Kahlow Fushimi Inari with its thousands of red torii gates is one of the most famous and picturesque spots in Kyoto. A major shrine in the Inari area.
Culture Kanazawa’s Gold Leaf Production Meg Sing Kanazawa takes pride in a multitude of traditional handicrafts, yet the... While the cities of Kyoto and Edo (modern-day Tokyo) used to make gold
Culture Spring Festival in the National Museum of Modern Ar... Mar 15th - Apr 7th 2024 Past Event From March 15 to April 7, 2024, the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) will host an artsy springtime celebration called the “Spring Festival in
