Culture An Introduction to the World of Noh Niaya Harper Shite is the main protagonist, or the leading role in plays.... Kyogen perform the comical interludes during plays.
The Beauty of Washi Paper Kim Bergström Their most popular products are papers made from gampi plants, which are... Washi paper experiences further afield Outside of Tokyo, there are many places
Planning Hagi Listed Among Japan’s Most Beautiful Spots Kim Bergström Jul 11, 2025 British newspaper The Times recently curated a list of their ten most beautiful places in Japan, and while a few are reasonably well-known favorites, others
Culture Tachikawa Yokai Bon Odori 2026 Mid Oct Dancing, a costume competition, music, and more Green Springs 2F Plaza
Culture Gion Corner in Kyoto Gloria Ticconi The tea ceremony is accompanied by a wonderful harmony played by two women... on stage on the koto, an ancient Japanese six-stringed zither played with
Culture Toyama Prefecture: Encounter Japan’s Natural Wonder... Tom Roseveare connects Toyama’s Tateyama Station in the west, to Nagano prefecture’s Ogizawa... If starting from the eastern Nagano entrance at Ogizawa, it’s about a 2
Culture Kurume’s Shrines By the River Arlene Bastion The exquisitely simple Zen gardens play their role, too.... Places like Bairinji and Suitengu, though, speak for themselves, no shouting
Culture Kyoto Fall 2022 Day Two Rey Waters Using a Kyoto fall guide book we mapped out the best places to view the colors while experiencing a historical and cultural education.