Who was Hijikata Toshizo? The life of the fearsome vice-commander of the security force for the Tokugawa shogunate

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2025.04
05
Takemoto Oritayu VI reflects on his unexpected stand-in performance in Kobe-Okamoto [Practice of Bunraku: season by season]
We meet Takemoto Oritayu in Kobe, to talk to him for the third series of exploring the profound charm of Bunraku. Located east of the bustling Sannomiya (三宮) and Motomachi (元町) districts, the Okamoto (岡本) area is a quiet residential neighbourhood, home to several universities and a vibrant student community. For Oritayu, this town holds unforgettable memories. Though he rarely takes the train, he arrived at Okamoto Station via the Hankyu Railway. What memories does this place hold for him?

2025.03
08
Who had the most beautiful hair in the Heian period? What truly captivates people? Sawada Toko ‘Biso no Nippon: The history of dressing up’
Dressing up and adorning oneself with sparkling jewellery. There lies the human desire to be beautiful and to add colour to one's life. In our series 'Biso (美装) no Nippon: The History of dressing up', writer Sawada Toko traces the history of various ornaments and jewellery, and explores the mysteries behind the act of dressing up.

2025.02
23
Exquisite Japanese egg sandwiches in the land of iconic theatres: Ginza and Nihonbashi edition
The ever-popular tamago sando (たまごサンド, egg salad sandwich) has a surprisingly rich history intertwined with the flourishing of theatre culture. From flavours and slicing tailored to quick bites during intermissions to beautifully presented takeaway boxes, these sandwiches carry the stories of famous theatres across Japan. Dive into the tales of legendary theatres and their iconic egg sandwiches.

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