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 70th Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures 2018 Oct 27th - Nov 12th 2018 Past Event The Nara National Museum (Nara) will hold the 70th Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures, an exhibition that allows the public to view the treasures
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 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 Kahoen Hydrangea Festival 2024 Jun 15th - Jul 7th During peak hydrangea season, Kyoto's Kahoen garden is set to be filled with around 10,000 hydrangea bushes in bloom.
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