We spoke with Hidaka Kaori, a professor at the National Museum of Japanese History, about the history and culture of lacquer in Japan. A lacquered comb discovered at the Torihama shell mound site in ...
Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and ...
The Public Diplomacy, Political and Cultural Affairs Section of the Embassy of the ... For an overview of artist residencies, visitAIR_J. The Netherlands and Japan share a history that goes back to ...
We spoke to Hayashi Naoteru, director of the Japan Doll Culture Research Laboratory, about the history and features of Japanese dolls. One of the origins of Japanese dolls was the hitogata, a ...
In its present is a world of Japanese culture preserved ... the southernmost of Japan's four main islands, welcomes you to explore a captivating blend of nature, history and culinary delights ...
It is one of Japan's oldest and most influential Buddhist temples. In addition to its historic monuments, Nara is also an ...
It was a sobering reminder that even the strongest activist pushes often fail to overcome Japan’s corporate traditions ... shareholders and a corporate culture that seeks to avoid confrontation.
The new standards were adopted by an Agency for Cultural Affairs advisory council on April 17. Up until now, Japan’s historical buildings could be rebuilt on government-designated historical ...