What kind of relationship did Japanese people and animals have during the early modern Edo period (1603–1868)? An exhibition ...

According to Hammer, “the simplest description of an A-frame is a building where the major structure contains two angled ...

Geishas are one of Japan’s most enduring symbols, celebrated for their artistry, poise, and unique contribution to Japanese ...

Return to the world of samurai and learn about the women warriors who defended homes and created long-lasting legacies.

In spite of the fact that homebrewing is still illegal, the Japanese government allowed for inns and restaurants in special ...

In the Edo Period (from 1603 to 1868), the ruling classes preferred landscape design focused on extravagance and beauty. These types of recreational “strolling gardens” (marked with ponds ...

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the economy in Japan boomed and the country was unified under the strict control of the Tokugawa Shogunate. This brought prosperity to an emerging merchant class and ...

The artist’s first large-scale retrospective opened at the National Art Center, Tokyo, just two days before he died at the ...

Japan requires married couples to use the same surname, but there is strong public support for a system allowing them to have ...

Searching all of Japan for handcrafted items that express its heart and soul, our proprietor, KASHIYUKA, presents ...

During the Edo period (1603 - 1868), this area flourished with activity due to boats carrying shipments of sake. With that in mind, Heiwa Shuzou (Brewery), which since 1928 had been producing sake ...