Tag: Japanese culture
Along the Nakasendō 「中山道」, a route from Edo (now Tokyo) to Kyoto through the center of Japan’s mainland, were 69 “post towns” or “stations”, some of which are today preserved exactly as they were in ...
One of 12 original castles in Japan that survived orders to be demolished in the early Meiji era, this very unique castle is situated on a mountain next to a very small town in a ...
Stay for an hour or spend the whole day, the Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館 Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) gives visitors an insight into the rich and unique history of Japan. The museum contains some fascinating artifacts ...
More than 700 years old, covered in gold leaf with inlaid crystal eyes, this 1000 armed statue is currently sitting at the Tokyo National Museum.
The New Year period in Japan is a symbolic time, representing the finishing of the previous year and the fresh start for a new one. It's a busy time for domestic travel, giving tourist the ...
The size of this mask was amazing. Situated in a shinto-buddhist temple where people pray for success in love, this month's photo of the month has an interesting history.
Narai-juku is a post town along the historic Nakasendo, and is a great way to experience historic and traditional Japan from the Edo period, just like it was all those years ago...
Pictures of Japan is all this post is about! 10 pictures that show some of the best things about Japan... samurai, geisha, castles, temples, cherry blossoms, bullet trains and more!
Visiting a Japanese onsen (also known as a hot spring or public bath) is a relaxing and therapeutic way to spend a few hours. This article tells you how to prepare for and use the ...
Japan's origami crane is a national symbol of Japanese art and culture. The traditional and perhaps even ancient art, is a standout in the Asian art world. Here we have photos of a tiny 2cm ...
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