Kyoto’s hanami bento is the eye-catching ‘kyo-zushi’!

When was the Yayoi period? Beginners guide to it’s history and culture part 1

Quiz! What is the name of the pastry in the image? It appears in Natsume Soseki’s novel!

When was the kofun period? Explanation of what happened, including how people lived

The best places for meat kappou cuisine, fu dishes (breadlike pieces of wheat-bran) in Kyoto!

Quiz! Which shogun (warlord) loved to cook? The clue is that flamboyant guy who loved to show off

Is a head clenching it’s teeth bad luck? In the sengoku period, good or bad luck was predicted by the ‘head that was struck down’

When was the ‘sengoku period’ and for how long?

Grotesques and eroticism by a genius. Why Danish curators are paying attention to Takeda Hideo

Who was Makino Tomitaro, the botanical genius who amazed the world? His 94-year life explained

Adding a little extra effort to fully enjoy your Kanou crab from Kanazawa

The wearing of fur. The important heart behind the glamour. Sawada Toko　’Bisso no Nippon: The history of dressing up’

The day I decided to give up western clothes and live only with kimonos. Ito Hitomi “Dressing in ‘Wa’, Adorning the day today” 1

Modern Children’s Day is the Tokugawa way! Also why Hinamatsuri is not a public holiday

Summer trip to the cultural heritage sites of Niigata Sado. Summary of temples, Noh stages and recommended gourmet spots

An intro to the key figures of the well loved Mingei

Focus on a new generation of Japanese confectioners! [Kyoto, the city of Chami! Spring Edition]

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