Historical Connections: 150 Years of Modern Art in Japan & Fra... Nov 14th 2020 - Apr 4th 2021 Past Event The POLA Museum of Art in Hakone is celebrating the connection between Japan and France throughout 150 years of modern art.
Culture The Kagurazaka Matsuri 2025 Jul 23rd - Jul 26th In late July, the Tokyo suburb of Kagurazaka will host the annual Kagurazaka Matsuri.
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 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.
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.
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 The History of Japan: Era by Era Joanna Ligon One of the best things about traveling in Japan is how the past and present sit side by side.
Culture Kahoen Hydrangea Festival 2025 Jun 28th - Jul 6th During peak hydrangea season, Kyoto's Kahoen garden is set to be filled with around 10,000 hydrangea bushes in bloom.
