Historical Tosho-gu Shrine’s Secret Magic - 2 Tomoko Kamishima The man behind all the art of Tosho-gu, Kano Tanyu (1602-1674), designed
Gardens & Parks Isuien Garden Irma Syahriar Nakamura family, and displays a personal collection of early East Asian art
Museums Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hannah Morse Perched on the 53rd floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, the Mori Art Museum provides an exceptional collection of art along with a stunning view of
Culture Hara Museum of Contemporary Art Situated within a quiet residential area of Shinagawa, Tokyo, this contemporary art museum hosts nearly 1000 works showcasing an array of prolific artists..
Arts & Crafts The Road to Hagi Yaki Featured The fine cracks, or crazing, are achieved once a glaze has been added and... With use over time, the cracks absorb the tea put into it which changes
Historical Shikoku's Past in the Present Larisa Amaya-Baron out of an Edo painting, you can participate in traditional hand-made crafts... decorating items with colorful "washi" tape, there are so many unique crafts
Culture Kinoene Night Market 2024 Late Aug The event takes place at Chiba's Iinuma Honke brewery, a venue that has been preserving and perfecting the art of sake-making for 300 years.
Culture Ainoshima 'Cat' Island in Fukuoka Shinobu Ishikawa About 270 residents and 100 cats live together on Ainoshima Island in a unique and fascinating way. Most of the cats are feral but friendly.