Culture Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho Featured Ikaruga-cho is a town in Nara Prefecture. It’s most famous for Horyuji Temple, home of the world’s oldest wooden buildings.
8 Culture Horyu-ji Temple, Nara Lily Horyu-ji Temple in Ikaruga Town, Nara is famous for being the oldest wooden building in the world. Under the name of 'Buddhist..
Culture The First Emperor of Japan Gary Luscombe Following in the footsteps of Emperor Jimmu as he made his way across Japan to found the first Empire. He faced many challenges..
Culture Pottery of Japan Exhibition Jan 5th - Feb 13th 2022 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Yamato Bunkakan will explore Japan's pottery from the Jomon to Edo periods along ..
Food Royal Copenhagen Afternoon Tea Jun 1st - Sep 30th 2021 Past Event Royal Copenhagen is a Danish manufacturer of porcelain products with a history dating back to 1775. A limited-time event at the..
Culture Blue and White Ceramics of China and Japan Feb 19th - Apr 4th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at Nara's Yamato Bunkakan looks into the history and popularity of blue and white porcelain..
Culture The Beginnings of the Nara Imperial Museum Feb 6th - Mar 21st 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Nara National Museum looks at the beginnings of the Nara Imperial Museum (currently the..
Culture Machiya Houses in Imai-Cho Alena Eckelmann White plastered walls, tiled roofs and dark-wood latticed windows, these were the trademarks of the merchant houses in wealthy..