What is Oiran Dochu? A one nights dream, with a lavish ‘pseudo-wedding’

What did the furs that Kaguyahime burned and Suetsumuhana wore mean? Sawada Toko　’Bisso no Nippon: The history of dressing up’

The world’s oldest existing orchestra was in Japan! The charm of ‘Gagaku’ played by a united team

From rich nature to hot springs. 9 places to visit in Aomori, a place associated with Munakata Shiko

Eat the best Kano-gani at the famous Kanazawa ryotei restaurant ‘Nihonryori Zeniya (日本料理 銭屋)’!

A hot spring resort town that is fun just to walk around! To Beppu and Kannawa Onsen, a town with 365 days of hot spring water [Oita]

Japanese people who did not know the shape of corals and their shifting perspectives Sawada Toko　’Bisso no Nippon: The history of dressing up’

The truth about ‘Japonisme’ in France, the epicentre of Japanophilia. Paris-based curator explains

Quiz! What is the name of this fish with the terrifying face? The clue is that high-end fish!

Kyoto confectionery store that delivers seasonal scenery. Kyoto ‘Kameyayoshinaga’ [Kyoto, the city of Chami!]

Summary of the Nara Period Part 2｜A straightforward guide to the people and culture

Summary of the Nara Period Part 1｜A straightforward guide to the people and culture

Was Ancient Nara Prefecture Submerged at the Bottom of a Lake? We looked into the Manyoshu mystery

Dressed in mother’s kimono, to movie spots and starred restaurants ♡Kimono trip by Ranno Hana【Paris, ed.】

Football games and Oktoberfest! Kimono trip by Ranno Hana【Munich, ed.】

Samurai and beautiful women! Meiji Japan captured by a overseas photographers

Katsushika Hokusai, the world’s favorite solitary fighter

Utagawa Hiroshige, master of Landscape Paintings